Muhlenburg Huts at Valley Forge
On the final day of the Teacher Institute, educators toured Valley Forge, where they had the opportunity to visit the Muhlenburg Huts while learning about the Continental Army's encampment there.
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2018 National Teacher Institute at Valley Forge
(14 photos in gallery)
Teachers Convene for Presentations
Teachers convene in the event venue for lectures and presentations on a variety of topics relating to history and the ways we teach.
Teachers participate in breakout sessions
Adrienne Whaley of the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia leads a breakout session for teachers to explore new teaching strategies in small group settings.
Teachers tour Independence Hall
Teachers on the Revolutionary War Tour visit Independence Hall in Philadelphia.
Teachers pose in front of Independence Hall
A group of teachers on the Revolutionary War Tour pose in front of Independence Hall in Old Town Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
City Tavern
Teachers on the Revolutionary War Tour enjoyed a historic meal at City Tavern in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
National Civil War Museum
Wayne Motts, of the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, takes teachers behind the scenes to examine the museum's collections, including rare artifacts like this blood-stained tactical manual carried by Captain Henry Fuller before he was killed in the Battle of Gettysburg.
Historic views on the Gettysburg Campaign Tour
American Battlefield Trust Director of History and Education, Garry Adelman, and Gettysburg Historian, Tim Smith incorporate historic images into the Gettysburg Campaign Tour.
Teachers pose in front of the Wrightsville Bridge
Teachers on the Civil War Tour pose in front of the Wrightsville Bridge while learning about the Gettysburg Campaign.
Living History at Valley Forge
Living Historian David Lawrence tells teachers the story of the Continental Army's winter at Valley Forge outside of the Muhlenburg Huts.
Washington's Headquarters Tour
American Battlefield Trust Education Associate, Dan Davis, leads a group of teachers on a tour of Washington's Headquarters at Valley Forge.
Teachers in Period Dress
Teachers dressed in period apparel for our final banquet.
2018 Teacher of the Year Award Winner, Tyler Madison
Tyler Madison accepts the 2018 Teacher of the Year Award from American Battlefield Trust Education Manager, Kris White.
Abroe-Carter Teaching Excellence Award Winner, David Niekum
David Niekum, winner of the 2018 Abroe-Carter Award for Teaching Excellence, poses with the American Battlefield Trust's Garry Adelman and Kris White.
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