More than 150 years later, National Park Service officials are hoping to keep the significance of the battle fresh in children s minds by putting them in Taylor s shoes, in charge of the artillery that shaped the course of history. Basically, the whole thrust is teaching them about the history of Brownsville and the Mexican-American War. The way we can do that is to talk about things they can relate to, like uniforms or cannons. Weaver is leading a class of students ages 6-8 this week at the Palo Alto Battlefield NHS Visitor s Center, located on the second floor of International Bank of Commerce on Central Boulevard. Children ages 9-13 are invited to attend.
Admission is free.
It s a way to meet some new kids and try out some things you ve never tried before. Throughout much of the year, park rangers visit elementary schools to teach history to fourth grade students. Other summer programs are in the works including an indoor simulated dig at the Visitor s Center. Call Karen Weaver at 541-2785, extension 232 for details.