Living Museum-Voices of 1955-for Mississippi Trial 1955 by Chris Crowe

Bring history to life with this immersive Living Museum Project based on Mississippi Trial, 1955 by Chris Crowe. In Voices of 1955, students step into the shoes of key historical and fictional figures connected to the Emmett Till case, performing original first-person monologues that blend literary analysis with historical empathy.

This powerful project engages students in critical thinking, research, performance, and collaboration as they explore the civil rights era through the lens of literature and living history.
What’s Included:
Detailed Lesson Plan with Objectives & Pacing
Student Handouts (Character Organizer, Research Guide, Monologue Prep,
Reflection)
Sample First-Person Monologue (for teacher modeling)
Printable Living Museum Poster
Invitation Letter for Other Classes
Event Flyer
Grading Rubric for Performance & Content