Learning Our History, Honoring Their Memory

Guyandotte Elementary’s fifth graders experienced a meaningful day of learning as they visited Marshall University’s campus, football stadium, Memorial Fountain, the November 14, 1970, plane crash site, and the memorial at Spring Hill Cemetery.

As the anniversary of the tragedy approached, students explored an important chapter in our community’s history and honored those whose lives were lost. Visiting these sites helped students connect classroom learning with real places and reflect on the lasting impact of the tragedy on Marshall and the surrounding community.

The experience offered lessons in remembrance, resilience, and the strength of a community coming together. We are grateful our students had the opportunity to learn about Marshall’s history and help carry its legacy forward.

We Are Marshall.