Middle School Students have LIving History Weekend

Vaughn Dailey is a social studies teacher at Peters Township Middle School in McMurray, Pa. Mr. Dailey is an incredible teacher with a deep love for history that fills his classroom. Mr. Dailey has been honored as National History Day Teacher of the Year and as a teacher of excellence. Mr. Dailey engages kids in "doing history" by role playing, exploring primary sources and engaging kids in history, including the Civil War.

When I was employed at Peters Township School District, I would give talks to his students about military or civilian aspects of the Civil War. In addition to learning about the Civil War in the classroom, the students also get the opportunity to participate in a Civil War Living History weekend where they learn more about the life of a Civil War soldier. The event is lead by Civil War reenactors and Mr. Dailey portrays Pennsylvania Governor Andrew Curtin.

Here is a video from the 2007 encampment from the Observer-Reporter newspaper.

Photos from the encampment are available HERE