The objective of the MacArthur Memorial's education program is
to provide students a view of history and their heritage based on the life and
times of General MacArthur. The wealth of unique and historical materials
contained in the collections, exhibits, and
archives are utilized in special education programs.
The education department conducts programs for preschool through
adult, in many subjects relating to the period 1880-1964. These programs contain
films, audio tapes, photographs and historical information. While at the
MacArthur Memorial, the visitors receive orientation in the chosen program
(films, round-table discussions, maps, hands-on artifacts), tours of the museum
exhibits, and then an activity that helps them use the study of history in their
own lives. Teacher in-service programs are available on request. Special
conferences and symposia are conducted periodically.
Tours
| The Life and
Times of General Douglas MacArthur |
grades
4-adult |
Tour the changing
worlds of the 19th and 20th centuries. Follow
two world wars, a cold war, and political,
social, technological and economic upheaval
through the life and achievements of General
of the Army Douglas MacArthur. |
| The Korean War |
grades
7-adult |
The Korean War
-- a hot spot in a Cold War; a step toward
equality for Black soldiers. Tour the "forgotten
war" -- the Korean War. Includes a special
film shown in the Museum classroom. |
| A History Treasure
Hunt/The Time Capsule |
grades
Pre-K-4 |
A hunt for things
that tell a story about a person's life,
and the symbols that help tell that story.
A "hands-on" experience using a
map to find directions inside the museum.
Students will walk on our square on the old
cobblestones which once were the streets
of Norfolk. They will touch the center of
the City of Norfolk marker from which all
distances from Norfolk are measured. They
will view a time capsule placed in the 1850
Court House when it was built and went undiscovered
for 114 years. |
Programs
African-American
Servicemen's Contributions to the Military:
Revolutionary War - World War II |
grades
4-adult |
Using videotapes and photographs,
we explore the great accomplishments and
heroic actions of African-American servicemen
in American military history through this
time period. Students will become acquainted
with individual heroes and with famous African-
American units. |
| African-American
Servicemen and Women's Contributions to the
Military from the Korean War to the Present |
grades
4-adult |
This program will continue
the review of great accomplishments and heroic
actions of African-American servicemen through
this later time period. Through role playing,
students will learn about the integration
of the armed forces. |
| The Role of Women
in Our Military History |
grades
4-adult |
Using slides and photographs,
we describe and discuss the various ways
women have served our country during America's
wars. |
| The Home Front
Experience During World War II |
grades
4-adult |
An activity program involving
students in the search for events that took
place between 1941 and 1945 to support the
efforts to achieve victory in World War II.
The search takes place in a special display
that exhibits photographs from this critical
period in our history. |
| Film: The Story
of General Douglas MacArthur |
grades
4-adult |
This film chronicles the life
of one of America's most famous military
leaders. |
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