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code talkers and secret messages
Participants use “Pigpen Cipher codes and a telegraph machine to send coded messages. Participants get to try to send
"Morse-coded” messages too.
A Soldiers life
Going through a WWII soldier's footlocker to do a scavenger hunt to find out about his life using letters home and other artifacts to connect with a real soldier from WWII.
Her war too; women and wwii
Participants learn about the role of women in WWII. Additionally, this station offers a chance to try on uniforms and equipment for the era for a terrific selfie opportunity!
When Baseball went to war
Participants learn about the sacrifices of famous players who gave up their professional careers to serve their nation. Participants get to keep their own replica MLB baseball card.
The sounds of swing and silence of telegrams
Participants learn about the music and sacrifice of the famous Big Band leader Glenn Miller by playing/listening to his famous song, Pennsylvania 6500, using a 1940s phone, and actually using typewriters to type a Western Union Telegram.
Introduction
Mr. Anton kicks off the event with an introduction and a lengthy moment with the WWII Jeep “Ebbets Field.”
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Option 1: Five indoor learning stations
picture used with permission
Program Details:
Group size: 1-30 Students
Duration: 2 hours
Program Fee: $500
Location: Primarily indoors. An appropriately sized garage or covered indoor space may be used, provided it can accommodate all five learning stations.
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