History trains students to gather, sift, and evaluate evidence. Students learn how bias and point of view affect evidence, what contradictions exist within a source, and how reliable their sources are. Development of these skills are important to students in all aspects of their lives, including historical research. We will be pleased to help you schedule a visit to the State Archives. Here are some suggestions to help you plan your visit.
Class size is limited to ten students per visit.
Larger groups could schedule a trip to the museum on the same day and divide the class into smaller groups. Before you come, discuss a research topic and appropriate behavior with your students. Explore the many historical treasures within the archives collections Presenting the Archives. . . Find out about the resources available in the Archives that can help you in your historical research. Learn about the SDLN online catalog and how it and other finding aids will help you in your research.