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Berdan Sharpshooter Uniform

Grade Range: 5-12
Resource Type(s): Primary Source, Artifacts
Date Posted: 12/22/2010

Uniform and hat of soldiers of the 1st Regiment of U.S. Sharpshooters, better known as Berdan's Sharpshooters. Mustered in 1861, this unit was commanded by Colonel Hiram Berdan.

National Standards

Historical Thinking Standards (Grades 5-12)

United States History Standards (Grades 5-12)

Instructional Strategies

Museum education

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