A Little History Lover's Guide to Civil War Battlefields

Two things.

The thing about home school is that life can be one giant field trip.

The thing about the south is that it is littered with Civil War battlefields.

This year, the mini history buff studied the 1800s in school,

so schooling called for a battlefield visit. No permission slip required.

We'd like to drop some tips for those who will follow.

To beat the heat, make sure the bus leaves the driveway early loaded with water bottles and snacks. 

History is a window into the past. 
Look long, as there is much to learn. 

Always start with the visitor's center.
Stop to poke your nose into a canon,
and never assume that kids are too little for history. 
Wear shades at all time, especially in the mini museum. 
Makes you look older. 

Be mesmerized by the old school light-up battle map. 
Plan to visit this again before leaving. 

History is full of adventure. 
Climb right in and don't miss it. 

Trace the steps of soldiers. 


Peek back into the simple life. 

Live out history by hefting logs for cabin and fire building. 
Many hands make light work, don't ya know.

Snap some photos. 
You are living your own history. 

Wander into historic fields of grass.
Connect with how hard it must have been to walk and drive covered wagons through. 
Think about how hot those uniforms must have been. 

Once in the middle of the field, pick some wheat, forget the Civil War,
call yourself Mary, and get your Little House on. 

End the day under the shade of a big tree,
sweeping the cabin floor with a broom. 

Pals. History. Field Trip. Snacks. Free.  Outside.
Somebody planned a perfect summer road trip.