Developed to fit the middle school curriculum, these original stories written by Camille are popular with students and adults alike.

UNDERGROUND RAILROAD

A Rocking Chair and a Trunk: Unlikely Symbols of Freedom

The story of a fictional underground railroad station in 1850’s Ohio, operated by the Simmons family and their young daughter, Maddie. Interwoven with African American folk tales. 45 minutes.

PRAIRIE LIFE

Prairie Moon

Told in the first person. An older woman recounts what life was like on the prairie in central Illinois in the 1830′s, 40′s, and 50′s, from daytime chores to the aboslute darkness at nights. Interwoven with 2-3 short Native American tales, with an emphasis on the moon of the current month. Can be adjusted for any season. 30 minutes.

CIVIL WAR STORIES

 

Vicksburg!

General Grant’s campaign and siege to secure this town for the Union is told with emphasis on the experiences of common soldiers and residents who lived through 47 days of seige.

We Took Missionary Ridge

The exciting story of how Illinois regiments gained a decided victory at Chattanooga, after living through a month of siege. Told through journal entires of a Union corporal read by his wife.