Name: Hands On History by the Greene Monument
Location: National Park Event Location

Immerse yourself in the American Revolution! Join a ranger for a fun activity at the Nathanael Greene Monument Lawn. Programs vary by date but can include the following:
Colonial Medicine
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<li>In 18th century America, there was limited knowledge and treatments for the sick or injured. Medicine had to be shipped to the colonies. Those who lived in the backcountry of North Carolina were not the first to receive medical supplies. What techniques did they use when medicine was not available? Students will learn about colonial medical techniques and ingredients in backcountry North Carolina.</li>
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Battlefield Archeology
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<li>Historians and archeologists use various kinds of evidence to accurately interpret a battlefield. Using archeological evidence and primary sources, students will determine which section of the battlefield corresponds with their evidence and argue their case.</li>
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Divided Loyalties
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<li>Loyalist or Patriot? Was the decision to stay loyal to Great Britain and King George III or fight for American independence an easy choice? Step into the shoes of historic individuals who lived through the Revolution and use facts about their lives to guess where their political loyalties were. </li>
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Revolutionary War Pensions
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<li>Roughly 2,000 American veterans and their surviving widows of the battle of Guilford Courthouse applied for pensions in the 1800s for their service in the Revolutionary War. Explore some of those individual stories and learn how they proved their military service and eligibility for a pension.</li>
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Note: Programs are subject to change and/or cancelation due to inclement weather, heat, or other unforeseen circumstances. Weather-appropriate clothing and closed toe shoes are recommended.

Hands On History by the Greene Monument

Bronze and granite monument of General Nathanael Greene on horseback

General Nathanael Greene Monument

Hoskins' House and Kitchen Located on the Grounds of the Colonial Heritage Center

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