Education

Popular media, such as books and films, have long been used to teach the story of Andersonville. The 1996 film "Andersonville" continues to be a popular classroom tool. This material is intended to assist teachers in clearly identifying historical reality versus Hollywood illusion and aiding students to think critically about the portrayal of historic events.

In this student activity for middle and high school, students listen to popular songs during the Vietnam War and analyze changing perspectives of the war revealed through the lyrics and musical style. Then students create their own playlist or write lyrics to support a cause or critique a current issue.

Use catchy music videos to introduce your students to memorable places and stories.

This beautifully photographed film features an exploration of the entire coastal ecosystem, from the vast coastal plain to the shallow estuaries, from the shifting sands of the barrier islands to the underwater edge of the continental shelf.

The park offers two films to choose from which explore the story of the Andersonville Prison and the experience of American prisoners of war. You may request one or both for classroom viewing.