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Educational Programs... |
The Frontier Culture Museum is pleased to announce their Educational Program schedule. The Museum will be offering programs to suit the needs of all ages, from kindergarten to college! Each educational program is designed to complement the learning that happens inside the classroom. All of the programs incorporate the Virginia Standards of Learning. PROGRAMS * From Germany to the Valley In this program, students learn the similarities between the German Farm and the 1820s American Farm in architecture, culture, and daily life. Students learn why many in the Palatinate emigrated to America in the 18th century. The 1820s American Farm showcases the life of an established Valley farmer of German descent. Location: German Farm and 1820s American Farm * From Ireland to the Valley Visit the Irish Farm to see what life was like in the north of Ireland in the 18th century and learn why many people made the decision to emigrate to colonial America. Students will then visit the Settlement Farm to learn how an Irish family started their life in the Valley. Location: Irish Farm, Irish Forge and 1740s American Settlement Site * Frontier Settlement to Farmstead: Becoming an American Farmer Participate in the recreation of a 1740s farm like those built by some of the first settlers in the Valley of Virginia. Students will work with traditional tools and building techniques, and cultivate the land with hoes and other hand tools. They will also learn about foodways, daily life, and survival on the frontier. The students will then travel to the 1820s American Farm to see how a farm matured as it became established. Location: 1740s American Settlement Site and 1820s American Farm * Logs & Rakes, Rails & Shakes: Working with Wood and Iron Two-man saws, wedges, augers, draw knives, lathes and planes: these tools and many others were used in building fences, splitting shingles and building houses. How did a farmer differ from a professional woodworker in level of ability? Students try their hands at using some of these tools. Location: 1740s American Settlement Site and Irish Forge * Early to Rise: The Life of an Historic Farmer Step back into the lives of early farmers and discover the roles livestock, field crops, and gardens played in people's lives. Your students try different farm chores and learn how families and communities were organized, and how natural resources affected life for both consumers and producers. Hands-on activities vary by farm and season. Location: Choose two farms. * People on the Move: Immigrants to America Learn about the factors influencing decisions by peoples of the Old World to come to America. How do you choose what to take with you on such a momentous journey? What was that journey like, anyway? How did they change the cultural landscape in the American colonies? Storytelling is used to emphasize the experiences of colonial immigrants. Location: Old World Farm and American Farm * From West Africa to West of the Blue Ridge West Africa and Virginia have a deep historical connection that has been almost forgotten. Your class will learn about the Igbo people; where they lived and how by including daily life, farming practices, and leisure activities. They will also learn how and why so many Igbo and other West Africans were brought to Virginia. Your class will also compare these West African traditions and customs to colonial American ones and understand the many important contributions they and their American descendents made to life in Virginia and America. Location: West African Farm & 1850s American Farm. * Holidays in History Discover what the holiday season meant to the Old World and New World peoples. This program is offered in the month of December. Location: German Farm, English Farm and either 1820s American Farm or 1850s American Farm |