Activities
Build Your Own Manse
If you would like to build your own model of the Manse, we were honored to have this designed by students in Stuart Hall School's paper model club, taught by Brad Arnold. Visit their Facebook page HERE.
Paint Like Ellen
Ellen Axson Wilson, Woodrow Wilson’s first wife, was an incredible painter. If you would like to paint a template inspired by her, then click here or on the image to download a PDF with directions and information! Once you’re done, go over to Instagram or Facebook and post your paintings and don’t forget to tag us in them!
How Do I?! video series
Each week we will be uploading new content on “How Do I?!” topics to our YouTube channel with a wide range of subjects from cooking to preserving photos and even gardening tips! Subscribe to our channel to stay up to date, as they will be aired every Monday. Click To View Our Channel >
Analyzing Political Cartoons
Political Cartoons were a major part of politics under Wilson’s presidency and beyond. Enhance your lesson on modern politics by clicking the button below to look at some of the prominent cartoons in our collection by Clifford Berryman. Use our special analysis sheet to discuss these cartoons and what they relate to.
Create Your Own Propaganda Poster
Propaganda posters came about in WWI and these posters pushed for government financial aid, military aid, rationing techniques, job reinforcement and more. In this activity, we have given you 10 of our favorite propaganda posters along with illustrations you can color or get creative and design one of your own to highlight or showcase needs and issues of today! Once you’re done, go over to Instagram or Facebook and post your work and be sure to tag us!
Primary Source Analysis Worksheet
Use this worksheet to help you analyze a primary source from our collection or from other collections!
Create Your Own Floor Cloth
After reading about the floor cloths and their design, try your hand at making your own out of paper! Print the PDF file and color, paint, collage or use a ruler and design your own!
