West Point Museum Works with Cadets to Enhance their Studies

Cadets in MAJ Thomas McShea’s '10 HI395: Civil War America and cadets from MAJ Mike Matheny's HI101: The Army of the Republic classes worked with the West Point Museum. For both classes the museum staff prepared a special presentation for the cadets. One display included a wide array of artifacts not ordinarily displayed for public viewing. The replicas and artifacts related to individuals, events, and themes which the cadets will study in greater depth during subsequent lessons. Cadets took history into their own hands, handling replica Civil War weaponry, some original artifacts, and viewing artwork, uniforms, and models to further enhance their understanding of the Civil War era.