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Gravy boat, c. 1835
Made in Staffordshire, England, this ceramic transferware tureen features scenes from the Lexington Episcopal Theological Seminary, founded in 1834. Americans eagerly imported such commemorative pieces made for the mass market. Donated by Burton Milward, Sr.
Gravy boat, c. 1835

Links

Using primary sources in your classroom is a great way to teach history and help students connect to the past. These Web sites include lesson plans that help teachers incorporate primary sources into their classrooms.

National Archives Digital Classroom

Library of Congress, American Memory Web site

History Matters

Gilder-Lehrman

Our Documents

Digital History


Social Studies Organizations for Teachers
  • Kentucky Association of Teachers of History is an organization dedicated to improving the teaching of history, the humanities and the social studies.

  • Kentucky Council for the Social Studies is an organization of social studies educators.



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