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Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie: The Oregon Trail Diary of Hattie Campbell, 1847

     Hattie Campbell tells of her families migration on the Oregon trail in a covered wagon!  You will cry and rejoice as you read the journal that Hattie keeps as her family leaves Missouri and heads to Oregon with other families across the Oregon trail!

 

Activity

Hardships on the Oregon Trail

Further Investigation

*What would you pack to take on the Oregon Trail?  Now and in 1843?

*Make a map of the Oregon Trail.  What was the Oregon Trail like in 1843 and what places would you go through today if you followed the Oregon Trail?

Chapter Book Reviews & Activities

Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie: The Oregon Trail Diary of Hattie Campbell, 1847

Reading great books is fantastic learning fun!

Activity

Oregon Trail Documentary and Journal Entries

Further Investigation

*Find an original diary from your area.

*What landmarks do you have where you live?

*What is the history of your town?

Activity

Learn about the history of Ft. Laramie

 

Ft. Larmie, "The Most Important Fort in the Old West"

Further Investigation

*Is there a fort in your area?  What is the history of your area?

*Research, "The Pony Express."  How have we communicated throughout  history?

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