Eighth grade students at Polk County Middle School participated in the Harmon Field Heritage Education Days educational program on March 25. Students visited a Civil War camp and learned about weapons and Civil War battles. They also learned about forging metal, working with wood and games and crafts from Civil War times.

Above: Students learn about weapons used during the Civil War. The soldiers are preparing to fire the cannon.

Below: Bill Crowell from Saluda Forge demonstrates blacksmithing techniques in the forge. Students from left to right are Enrique Sandoval, Lincoln Hughes, Alex Pittman, Ethan Edwards, Crissy Phipps and Kaylee Price. (photos submitted)