Schools

Feature Photo: Berkshire Students Learn History First-Hand

Middle school students learned about the Civil War last week during a visit from Battery D, the First Michigan Light Artillery.

students took a trip into the past during a recent visit from Battery D, a historical group representing the First Michigan Light Artillery, the unit that fought during the American Civil War.

Volunteers from the historical society visited the middle school on March 20, during which Students engaged in hands-on activities as they learned about muskets, Civil War-style tents, a Mountain Howitzer and other historical elements.


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

More from Birmingham