Mr. Andruchow and Mr. McLaughlin took the 7th Grade Civics class to Lexington & Concord, Massachusetts on Friday, October 26. The class first visited Lexington (pictured), taking in the historic sites of Battle Green, the statue of Captain John Parker, and Buckman Tavern. They then went up the road to North Bridge, seeing Paul Revere's capture point and Meriam Corner along the way. Once they were at the bridge, the 7th graders hiked up to the Militia's vantage point atop Punkatasset Hill and reflected on what it would have been like to be at that very spot on that fateful day of April 19, 1775.
The trip brought the classroom experience to life. Rather than simply reading and discussing the events of the American Revolution, our students were able to see the actual places these dramatic events occurred. Living in New England, and going to a school like PCD that encourages experiential learning, provides students a great opportunity to witness some of the most important historical sites up close.
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