Give your child a taste of life in Civil War era America by mixing up a batch of old-fashioned cornbread, adapted from a 19th century recipe.

Craft a patriotic placemat from red, white, and blue construction paper in this festive craft project!

Invite your child to create a lovely windmill using the ancient art of origami.

Children read a famous letter from the American Civil War, then write a response, in this thoughtful history activity.