Week 1
Lesson 1
Allegheny Arsenal, Lawrenceville, PA. 
Week 1, we will explore the vital role of women in civil war ammunition production, focusing on their work in cartridge rooms, especially in room #6, the caps cylinder room period we will discuss the importance of ammunition production for the war effort, the challenges faced by workers, and the risk involved. We will examine how investigations were conducted to determine the cause of the tragic events resulting from a single spark.
 Week 2
Lesson 2
Confederate States Laboratory, Richmond, VA
Week 2, we will explore the historical context of the Confederate States laboratory in Richmond, VA, and the significance of the explosion. We will trace the route from 7th St. to Browns Island, examining their operations during the Civil War period. We will investigate the involvement of African American women in Confederate arsenals, discuss friction primers and the part they played in the explosion, and explore the investigation and support efforts after the critical incident. 
 Week 3
Lesson 3
Washington Arsenal, Washington DC
Week 3, we will explore the Washington arsenal in Washington, DC, and the tragic explosion. We will discuss the experiences of the government girls who worked at the arsenal located at Greenleaf Point, and the response to the disaster, including investigations and the coroner's inquest. Additionally, we will look at the themes of death and decorum in the aftermath, the funeral procession, and the lasting monument that honors the event.