PHOTO: Character Cards that explore the Franco-American immigrant and working experience in L-A are part of the History Weaver suite of resources available. (Submitted photo)
LEWISTON — New Lewiston-Auburn local history resources are available through a free program that that includes virtual tours, mini-exhibits and lesson plans at the elementary, middl, and high school level.
All digital resources in the History Weaver suite of educational resources are provided by Museum L-A to the community at no cost.
Resources include:
Virtual Tours: Explore the museum’s permanent and temporary galleries virtually. New virtual tours are being added, including the Androscoggin River exhibit.
Digital Resources: New digital resources such as the Character Card program and digital Traveling Exhibit will enable students to learn more about the Franco-American immigrant experience and the life of L-A workers.
New Lesson Plans: Use new digital courses with elementary, middle and high school level lesson plans to lead a unit about immigration, child labor or working in textile mills.
Museum L-A will continue to support educators and students to learn about the history of Lewiston and Auburn while students are not able to visit the physical spaces during the pandemic. Visit www.historyweaver.net for more information.
