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Basic Programs:
A. Plantation
Life
This program explores the dynamics of a 19th
century backcountry plantation. Plantations often
functioned as a community, with each person performing his
or her own role. Some of the roles discussed include a
plantation master, mistress, overseer, and slaves (skilled
artisans, field hands, house servants.) Included in the
program are tours of the plantation house, cook house, and
slave cabin.
Approximate Tour Length: 1- 1.5 hours (depending on group
size)
Cost: $4.00 per person
(This basic program is free to the assigned 3rd
Grade CMS Schools)
Competency Goals
Met: Kindergarten- Goals 3.02, 3.03, 6, First- Goals
1, 3.01, 3.02, 6.02, Second- Goals 3.02, 3.03, 3.04, 4.03,
7.02, 7.03, Third- Goals 2, 3.01, 5.02, 5.03, 5.04, 5.05,
5.06, Fourth- Goals 2.04, 3.05, 4.01, Fifth- Goals 3.01,
3.03, 3.04, 4.01, 4.03, Eighth- Goal 3.04
B.
Life on
the Farm
This program looks at the life of a yeoman farmer
(subsistence farmer.) Yeoman farmers represented the
majority of North Carolinians during the 19th
century. The program includes a tour of the barns,
outbuildings, cabin, and animals (with a focus on the
importance of animals to 19th
century survival.)
Approximate Tour Length: 1-1.5 hours (depending on group
size)
Cost: $4.00 per person
Competency Goals
Met: Kindergarten- Goal 6, First- Goals 6.01, 6.02,
6.03, Second- Goals 3.02, 6.01, 6.02, 7.02, 7.03, Third-
Goals 2.02, 2.03, 5.01, 5.02, 5.03, 5.05, 5.06, Fourth-
Goals 2.03, 2.04, 3.01, 3.05, 5.03
C.
Civil War Soldier’s Life
This program examine the times and lives of the American
soldier during the American Civil War from 1861-1865. Taken
from a viewpoint that neither favors nor discredits, this
program discusses the political, social, and military
aspects of this tragic conflict. A costumed interpreter
will demonstrate the life of a Civil War soldier through a
living history presentation that includes camp life,
military equipment, uniforms, medicine, food, and military
tactics. The loading and firing of a Civil War era musket
is included in this demonstration. The program also
includes a tour of the plantation house.
Approximate Tour Length: 1-1.5 hours
Cost $4.00 per person
Competency Goals
Met: Fifth- Goal 4.05, Eighth- Goal 4, Eleventh-
Goals 2 and 3
D. Back of the Big House
This program, centered around the African
American Experience Cabin, teaches students about slave life
in the Carolinas through the stories of enslaved African
Americans who lived at Latta. Topics explored include slave
culture, work, family life, and survival. Students will
play a game, and make an herb bracelet to take with them.
This program is presented by African American interpreter,
BeeJay Caldwell, a Huntersville, NC native.
Approximate Tour Length: 1-1.5 hours
(depending on group size)
Cost: $5.00 per person
Competency Goals Met:
Kindergarten- Goals 3.02, 3.03, 6, First- Goals 1, 3.01,
3.02, 6.02, Second- Goals 3.02, 3.03, 3.04, 4.03, 7.02,
7.03, Third- Goals 2, 3.01, 5.02, 5.03, 5.04, 5.05, 5.06,
Fourth- Goals 2.04, 3.05, 4.01, Fifth- Goals 3.01, 3.03,
3.04, 4.01, 4.03, Eighth- Goal 3.04
Additional Programs:
These programs can be added on to the basic program for a
fee of
$1.00
each per
student.
Several of the programs are hands-on and created to enhance
the students’ experiences.
Available All Year:
A. 19th
Century Schoolhouse
Students will learn
about 19th century schools and how they compare to modern
learning experiences. Children get to use hornbooks,
slates, and more as they go back in time for an educational
experience they will not forget!
B.
Farm
Animal Tour (already
included in
Life on
the Farm tour)
Students will meet our heritage farm animals and learn about
what each animal contributed to farm life. Most of these
animals are now considered rare or endangered breeds.
C.
Woodworking Demonstration
Students will learn about primitive woodworking techniques,
see examples of period tools, and see an actual woodworking
demonstration.
Available Fall/Winter:
D.
Candle
Dipping
Each student will have the opportunity to dip a ‘birthday
size’ candle to take home. During this program, the
children will learn how candles were hand-dipped in the
early 1800s.
E.
Open-Hearth Cooking Demonstration
While in the cook house, the students will be able to
observe cooking as it was done, over the open fire.
F.
Cotton Picking and Processing
Students will be able to go to the field and pick a small
amount of cotton, then learn about the process from planting
to ginning. Only available when cotton is ripe, generally
late September through early December.
Available Spring/Summer:
F.
Cornhusk
Doll Making
Students have the opportunity to make cornhusk dolls to take
home. This opportunity allows the students to make toys as
children did in the 19th
century.
H.
19th
Century Games
The students will participate in outdoor games that were
played by children 200 years ago.
I.
Corn Shelling and Grinding
Students will learn about the importance of corn to 19th
century survival, and participate in the shelling and
grinding process.
*All
tours are subject to the availability of supplies and or
tour guides. Please notify us if you have any special
requests.
*With
each additional program, the length of the program will be
extended or the basic tour will be reduced to accommodate
your schedule.
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