Join The National WWII Museum on the eve of Veterans Day for a Museum tradition in a salute to the men and women who have and continue to dedicate their lives to our freedom.
Louisiana in World War II Teacher Workshop
Louisiana in World War II Teacher Workshop
Visit the Museum for a resource-packed workshop focusing on strategies for teaching middle and high school students about the role Louisiana and its citizens played during World War II. The program will kick off with a guided tour of the Museum’s special exhibit, The Pelican State Goes to War: Louisiana in World War II, followed by a session introducing innovative ideas for helping students analyze Louisiana-related documents, photos, and other primary sources.
Lunch will be accompanied by a short program describing the war’s impact on Louisiana foodways during the war. All participants will receive a published curriculum guide, including locally relevant primary sources perfect for use in grades 7–12.