Our temporary exhibit on the Civil War accompanied the 2004 programs listed below. Framed slave documents were on display as well as a lighted display case featuring original Civil War artifacts.
Civil War/Slavery
This60 minute presentation utilizes: the Planetarium sky; a display case full of Civil War Artifacts; and, framed original slave documents. In addition the presentation is highlighted by various re-enacted Civil War video clips featuring: John Brown’s Trial, Slave conditions, Emancipation Proclamation; 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Negro Unit, the heroic battle of the 54th at Fort Wagner.
The Planetarium sky is used to tell the story of: “Follow the
Drinking Gourd.” The
Drinking Gourd is the Big Dipper and North Star the Slaves used to lead them
north and to their freedom
Civil War Pt. 2
This 60 minute presentation is a video re-enactment taken from many sources that features: the events that led to the Civil War; Civil War battles such as: Bull Run (1st Manassas, ) Fredericksburg, Antietam, Vicksburg, Gettysburg, and Petersburg; the surrender at Appomattox.