Curriculum

Thank you for planning a student trip to the Post-9/11 U.S. Armed Forces Memorial at Patriot Park. We hope that this curriculum will provide the necessary context for your visit and further promote student learning.

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Educational Activities

The following educational activities can be used in conjunction with the student curriculum on our "Curriculum" page or as stand-alone material to enrich the visitor experience. These activities were created with teachers, students, families, and home school groups in mind, so they are user-friendly and easy for any young visitors to use.

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GWOT Stories

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The following real life stories offer a glimpse into the spirit of the United States Armed Forces. One of the missions of Patriot Park Foundation is to tell the stories of those who fought and continue to fight the Global War on Terrorism. Stories of bravery and valor in the line of duty as well as the stories of love and sacrifice back home. Patriot Park Foundation welcomes your written stories and photographs as we add selected stories to our web site. Others may be used as we develop the story boards that will surround Patriot Park Memorial Plaza. If you wish to submit a story and or photograph please use our contact us form. All information submitted becomes the property of Patriot Park Foundation.

SSgt Brian Hause
04/30/2024

SSgt Brian Hause

KIA: 6/16/1979 – 10/23/2008

SSgt Brian Hause was born in Somerset, Pennsylvania, to Kathy Levernight Ha...

Specialist Mark Melcher
04/30/2024

Specialist Mark Melcher

KIA: 8/26/1971 – 4/15/2006

Specialist Mark Melcher, Pennsylvania Army National Guard was born in Pittsb...