Our 4th-grade students were treated to an America 250 event hosted by the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Chester Shade Historical Society at the Chester Courthouse this week. They enjoyed hearing from living history reenactors and our State Representative, Kevin Ritter.
The students enjoyed seeing items from long ago! The kids enjoyed the old money, the kitchen utensils, and pieces from the war.
Students were interested in the story about settlers and Shawnee Indians
Our high school history teacher, Jordan Pickens, portrayed Elbridge Gerry — an American Founding Father, merchant, politician, and diplomat who served as the fifth Vice President of the United States. Gerry also owned land along the Ohio River that eventually became Pomeroy.
The students had a wonderful time! Thank you to all who made the event possible