Berdan's Aide Society

We offer presentations to assist in the teaching of local, state and US history, with particular emphasis on the American Civil War and life in the years 1860-1865. These 

presentations may be used to begin, end or teach the content areas and state learning standards desired. Able to meet many state learning standards. IL Learning Standards:

·         Fashion

·         Mourning

·         Evening

·         Day

·         Wedding

·         Etiquette

·         Dance

·         Home life

·         Customs

·         Mourning

·         Wedding

·         Nursing

"The colors of the clothes have special meanings? I didn't know that!" 3rd grade boy, Decatur, IL

"Program was A+" 3rd grade teacher, Decatur, IL

"I learn[ed] a lot now I know that [the] Civil War was not over slavery." 5th grade girl, Decatur, IL

"I had a really great time hearing about the soldiers and the ladies. You gave a lot of details to what information you gave. I learned a lot of stuff about how the ladies dressed, and how heavy the rifles were, and how the soldiers carried their equipment...I learned a little more about the Civil War from you than in our text book!" 5th grade girl, Decatur, IL

"Things that I learned I never knew happened back then! Like the men would take over with the money, and the women were not allowed to show their skin." 5th grade girl, Decatur, IL  

"You have presented the Civil War in a manner that we are not capable of and one in which the students will be impacted for years to come...The technology excited not only the boys but the girls also. Allowing the students to handle the weapons and other gear that belonged to the 

soldiers impressed them and gave them a historically accurate visual aid they would not have had otherwise...It is evident that you are all Professionals!...This has been one of the best presentations we have seen. Not to mention, it is historically accurate!...Please continue your educational teaching to students and our community." 5th grade Teacher, Decatur, IL

Suggested fee: $100  (Fee may be altered to meet circumstances.)

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