Virtual Homeschool Class: Civil War and Texas

Programs

February 13, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm

Explore the history of the Civil War during this free virtual class, designed for homeschool students.

Event Details

How can a country go to war against itself? What could make people fight against their neighbors? With a Museum Educator as your guide, explore the causes and impact of the Civil War—on families, the economy, and the lives of enslaved people, especially in Texas. Learn about battles fought on Texas soil and the daily life and hardships faced by soldiers on both sides. Gain a deeper understanding of how this conflict reshaped Texas and the nation.

This class is designed for homeschool participants. Groups can log in from one location or students can log in individually from home. The registration deadline is February 10. Questions? Please email us at Distance.Learning@TheStoryofTexas.com.

Registration Instructions

Distance learning program reservations are limited and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. The Museum makes all distance learning connections through Connect2Texas, a distance learning service and support partner that is run by Education Service Center Region 11.

To register

Create a free account on Connect2Texas
Click the "Events" tab, select Bullock Texas State History Museum on the program filter, enter February 13, 2026 as the date, then click “Apply” at the bottom

Technical Requirements

Groups can log in from one location or students can log in individually from home. Participants must have a device (computer, laptop, tablet, phone) with internet access, a camera, and a microphone. Our programs are facilitated through Zoom. Connect2Texas provides the connection link once you are registered.

For technical assistance, testing, or to ask questions about connectivity, contact Lori Hamm-Neckar, (817) 740-7516, C2TX@esc11.net.

About Distance Learning

Distance learning with the Museum invites students to explore history through conversations with Museum Educators. These curriculum-enhancing experiences engage students in thinking about Texas history by examining artifacts and primary sources. Programs are designed with pre- and post-viewing activities and a variety of resources aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).

School Programs are generously funded by Featured sponsor The Marie M. and James H. Galloway Foundation and Contributing sponsor The Honorable Kent R. Hance.

A sepia/black and white photo of a Black civil war soldier wearing a uniform and posing with a weapon.

Sixth Plate Tintype Portrait of an Unidentified African American First Sergeant, United States Colored Troops. Courtesy The Nau Civil War Collection, Houston