Homeschool Series
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March
Week 1 – The War of 1812
A look into the factors leading up to the War of 1812 and its effect on Buffalo Creek.
Week 2 – The Erie Canal
Learn about the man-made marvel that changed the face of New York State and the United States.
Week 3 – The Music of the Erie Canal
This week we will be looking at the music of the Erie Canal through a historical lens.
Week 4 – The Birth of Buffalo Industry
Learn about the beginning of Buffalo and the influx of peoples and goods to Western New York.
April
Week 5 – Field Trip to City Hall
Another look at early Buffalo industry with some help from our friends at Explore Buffalo.
Week 6 – The Civil War
An overview of the Civil War and the political, social, and economic factors leading up to the conflict.
Week 7 – The Aftermath of the Civil War
Learn about how the Civil War changed the face of America.
Week 8 – The Gilded Age of Buffalo
This week we will learn about Buffalo's explosion of new people and industry following the Civil War.
May
Week 9 – The Industrial Revolution
This week will focus on the Industrial Revolution in Buffalo, and the technological expansion of America.
Week 10 – The Pan-American Exposition
Buffalo at the turn of the century, why was Buffalo chosen to be the host of the Exhibition?
Week 11 – Field Trip to the TR Site
A look at our nation after the Pan-American Exposition with some help from our friends at the TR Site.
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