Milwaukee Preservation Alliance Launches Free Curriculum to Teach Students the Legacy of the Milwaukee Soldiers Home

MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Preservation Alliance (MPA) has launched a new curriculum for Wisconsin schools, focusing on the rich history of the Milwaukee Soldiers Home. Through engaging lessons, students in grades 7-9 will gain valuable insights into the Soldiers Home’s connections to Abraham Lincoln, the crucial role women played in its establishment, and the significance of historic preservation.

“We are thrilled to offer this curriculum to Wisconsin educators,” said Emma Rudd, MPA’s Executive Director. “The Soldiers Home is a cornerstone of Milwaukee’s history, and this program allows students to learn about the site’s history and its ongoing importance to our community.”

The new curriculum is available for free download at www.savethesoldiershome.com/curriculum, making it easily accessible to Wisconsin educators.

“This curriculum is a fantastic resource for teachers looking to expand their students’ understanding of local history,” said Jackie Jecha, Milwaukee educator and MPA volunteer. “I look forward to teaching it in my own classroom!”

ABOUT THE MILWAUKEE PRESERVATION ALLIANCE
The Milwaukee Preservation Alliance, Inc. is a non-profit organization devoted to promoting stewardship and awareness of the historic, cultural, and economic value of Milwaukee’s built heritage. MPA aims to strengthen Milwaukee’s neighborhoods by advocating for and promoting their unique cultural spaces and architectural assets in order to foster a strong and vibrant community as well as demonstrating the link between historic preservation and viable economic development. Learn more at www.milwaukeepreservationalliance.org.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.