Civil War Projects

• Create a museum display on a famous battle. Present information on commanders, geography of the battle, dramatic moments and ultimate results. Use a diorama with small lights to direct the viewer to key points. Create a audio presentation to go with it with era music or dramatic readings.
• Create a museum display on an important figure of the war.
• Research a present both Confederate and Union flags showing the development and variety of flags on one or both sides.
• Research and prepare food and present a display showing a typical meal from the Confederate or Union sides.
• Research uniforms of both sides and take pictures or make drawings showing the wide variety from one or both sides.
• Research and create a display on the geography and terrain of the Civil War.
• Read about weapons and present a display showing the development of weapons during the Civil War.
• Research camp set up. Build a small diorama of a camp, showing tents, campfires, soldiers and rifle stacks.
• Research hospitals and their instruments and supplies. Build a display showing pictures, drawings or actual instruments used during the war.
• Create a display of money used during the Civil War.