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    Courageous Writers: Hyde Park

    Exploring the Roosevelt-Vanderbilt National Historic Sites Through Writing, Interviews, and Art

    Congratulations to all our 2018 Courageous Writers!

    August 29, 2018

    This year, we were so proud of our students, not only did they publish their own anthology, inspired by trips to Springwood, the Vanderbilt Estate, and Val-kill, but they led interactive mini-workshops with parks visitors to share their learning and promote discussion. 

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    Congratulations to all our 2018 Courageous Writers!

    August 29, 2018

    2017 Courageous Writers Anthology Published!

    August 4, 2017

    Teachers Write Their Own "My Days"

    August 4, 2017

    Letter Writing from Servants at Vanderbilt

    March 30, 2017

    Object Writing from Springwood

    March 29, 2017

    Responses from a Virtual Field Trip

    March 27, 2017

    Preserving a Legacy of Victory

    March 17, 2017

    Must See: Interact with the Vanderbilt Mansion.

    December 19, 2016

    Victory

    December 12, 2016

    The Napping Couch

    December 12, 2016

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