A metal plaque embedded in stone with an artistic depiction of a figure in classical armor holding a shield. The shield bears an inscription of 'Patriotism and Devotion' with stars and stripes. Above the figure's arm, 'In Memoriam' is inscribed. The text below describes the USS Maine, destroyed in Havana Harbor on February 15th, 1898, and notes the plaque is cast from the metal recovered from the ship.
A metal plaque embedded in stone with an artistic depiction of a figure in classical armor holding a shield. The shield bears an inscription of 'Patriotism and Devotion' with stars and stripes. Above the figure's arm, 'In Memoriam' is inscribed. The text below describes the USS Maine, destroyed in Havana Harbor on February 15th, 1898, and notes the plaque is cast from the metal recovered from the ship.

Civil War Education

Civil War

Educating about soldiers' lives and civilians during 1861-1865.

A group of young individuals wearing camouflage uniforms are huddled together in a friendly, supportive manner. They are in a large room with red chairs arranged in rows. Some of the chairs have pamphlets and water bottles placed on them.
A group of young individuals wearing camouflage uniforms are huddled together in a friendly, supportive manner. They are in a large room with red chairs arranged in rows. Some of the chairs have pamphlets and water bottles placed on them.
A ribbon composed of three vertical sections colored green, white, and red hangs from a card labeled 'Steward' with 'Women's Service Library' written at the top. The card is secured with a gold safety pin.
A ribbon composed of three vertical sections colored green, white, and red hangs from a card labeled 'Steward' with 'Women's Service Library' written at the top. The card is secured with a gold safety pin.
A black and white poster is taped to a pole, containing text about ways to help social justice causes. The poster mentions donating to various funds, signing petitions, getting educated on issues, and using personal privilege to speak up.
A black and white poster is taped to a pole, containing text about ways to help social justice causes. The poster mentions donating to various funds, signing petitions, getting educated on issues, and using personal privilege to speak up.
A poster on a wall, secured with duct tape, features the Ukrainian flag's blue and yellow colors and reads 'Solidarity is now for Ukraine'. It includes a call for donations to 'savethechildren.ch' and a QR code. The background has graffiti on a brown surface and there are plants with flowers on the right.
A poster on a wall, secured with duct tape, features the Ukrainian flag's blue and yellow colors and reads 'Solidarity is now for Ukraine'. It includes a call for donations to 'savethechildren.ch' and a QR code. The background has graffiti on a brown surface and there are plants with flowers on the right.
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