[MassHistPres] Massachusetts Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission Memorials Project

[Steinitz, Michael (SEC)]

Dear Colleagues:

I am writing to alert you about an exciting program that is getting underway as part of statewide efforts to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. The Massachusetts Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission has, in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Early and Secondary Education, and the Massachusetts Historical Commission, announced a new educational initiative.  The initiative encourages students of all ages to get out of the classroom and into the community to learn about the Civil War through existing local memorials, monuments, plaques, or other significant sites.

Students and teachers are encouraged to participate by documenting these sites and doing first-hand historical research through collaboration with local historians, librarians, local historical commissions, and local historical societies.  Students may also submit their work to be published for public display on the Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission's website.  High school age students especially are encouraged to complete a detailed inventory form to be submitted to the Massachusetts Historical Commission for inclusion in the state's Inventory of Historic and Archaeological Assets of the Commonwealth, hosted on the Massachusetts Historical Commission's website.  Where there is an existing inventory form on file, the project will seek to update information on the current appearance and condition of the monument or site, and add information its history resulting from project research.

Additional information can be found online at the Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission's website at www.MA150.org/educate<http://www.ma150.org/educate>.  Please pass along information on this collaborative educational initiative to local colleagues, educators and any others who may have an interest in this program.  Feel free to contact me with any questions.


Michael Steinitz

Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer

Director, Preservation Planning Division

Massachusetts Historical Commission

220 Morrissey Boulevard

Boston, Massachusetts 02125

617-727-8470

617-727-5128 (fax)

michael.steinitz at state.ma.us

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