Full course description
Course summary:
The more than 55 ABMC commemorative sites across 17 countries host about 3 million visitors each year. Individuals, relatives of the deceased, veterans, and active military visit our cemeteries and monuments to pay their respects, learn about the United States' role in foreign conflicts, enjoy the peaceful beauty, and discover personal stories of the fallen.
This course provides an introduction to the American Battle Monuments Commission commemorative sites and provides helpful information for tour guides to offer an enriching experience while leading groups at ABMC sites.
Course objectives:
After completing this course, learners should be able to:
- Identify the name and mission of the organization that manages American memorial sites overseas.
- Explain the historical events which led to the creation of overseas American cemeteries.
- Describe the ways the U.S. commemorates overseas the memory of individuals who died in WWI, WWII, and other conflicts.
- Identify and access new resources to support tour development for ABMC sites.
- Inform visitors about rules and common expectations at ABMC commemorative sites.
- Help support the ABMC mission and preserve its sites.
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Recommended background:
No additional background knowledge or skills are required for this course.
Course topics include:
- The American Battle Monuments Commission
- ABMC Commemorative Programs
- Characteristics of American Overseas Cemeteries
- ABMC Headstones
- Making the Most of an ABMC Visit
Elements of the course:
- Informational text
- Interactive practice activities
- Supplemental reference materials
- Final assessment
This course is self-paced, allowing learners the flexibility to complete the course as quickly or slowly as they need.
After completing all course content and activities, you will complete a final quiz to demonstrate your understanding of key course concepts. Upon successful completion of the quiz, you will be awarded a certificate of completion.
Course creators:
This course was designed and developed by the Eppley Center for Parks and Public Lands at Indiana University in partnership with the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC).
How to access:
Upon enrolling, you will receive instructions and the link to the Canvas course. Note: When you register, you will receive an email invitation. Be sure to accept that invitation, or Canvas will not allow you to open the course modules.
Enrollees can move through content modules at their own pace within the course timeframe.