Nathaniel C. Hughes History Club

Nathaniel C. Hughes History Club

Funder: Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center (made possible through the generous support of the Astre Foundation)

Geographic Scope: Chattanooga, Tennessee area

Overview:
Free, after-school program for middle and high school students designed to foster a love of history, encourage safe socialization, and teach the stories and values of the Medal of Honor.

Program Details

• After-school program at the Heritage Center
• Open to all middle and high school students
• Separate groups for middle and high school students
• Each group meets once a week
• Program is completely free to students
• Focuses on historical topics with semester-long units
• Culminates in project presentations and awards ceremony

Program Goals

• Support community after hearing concerns about youth socialization
• Foster a love of history
• Encourage safe socialization
• Teach stories and values of Medal of Honor Recipients
• Develop diverse project formats: diagrams, speeches, poems, art, dance, documentaries

Eligibility

• Middle school students
• High school students
• Chattanooga area

Topics by Semester

• Fall semesters: Historical topics (e.g., Civil War)
• Spring semesters: Different historical topics (e.g., World War II)

Awards

• Project awards for outstanding submissions
• Separate categories for middle and high school students
• Recognition at awards ceremony

Contact Information

• Email: Education@MOHHC.org
• Phone: (423) 877-2525
• Address: National Medal of Honor Heritage Center, 2 W Aquarium Way, Suite 104, Chattanooga, TN 37402
• Website: www.MOHHC.org