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On-Site Education
Programs
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: $5.00 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: $5.00 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. An interpreter in
period clothing 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.
Approximate Tour Length: 1-1.5 hours
Cost $5.00 per person
Competency Goals Met:
5th- Goal 4.05, 8th- Goal 4, 11th- Goals 2 and 3
** Call 704-875-2312
for details on an extended Civil War
Program.
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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
NEW
EDUCATION PROGRAMS!
Available Spring 2007
E. Backcountry
Mercantile*
This program takes a
look at Mr. Latta’s early years as a
traveling merchant. Even after he had built
the plantation home, he continued to make
the trip along the Great Wagon Road before
focusing on planting full-time. From
Charlotte, North Carolina to Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania and back again, he sold items
from the cities to small backcountry stores
and individual plantations and farms. After
touring the Latta Plantation home, students
will learn about the ways people obtained
goods they could not produce themselves, and
how those goods varied according to economic
status. They will also get to try their own
hand at trading! This program is
funded by a strategic grant from the Arts
and Science Council of Charlotte.
Approximate Tour
Length: 1-1.5 hours
Cost: $5.00 per person
Competency Goals Met:: Kindergarten–
Goals 2.02, 3.02, 3.03, 5.05, 6, First–
Goals 1.03, 2.03, 3.02, 3.04, 5.02, 6.01,
6.02, 6.06, 6.07, 7.02, Second– Goals 2.03,
3.02, 3.03, 4.01, 4.03, 5.05, 7.01, 7.02,
Third– Goals 2.02, 2.03, 3, 5.01, 5.02,
5.05, 5.06, Fourth– Goals 1.03, 3.01, 3.04,
6.02, Fifth– Goals 3.02, 3.03, 3.04, 4.01,
5.03, Eighth– 1.01, 1.07, 3.01, 3.02, Ninth–
1.01, 1.04, 7.01, Tenth– Goals 1.01, 7.02,
7.04, 8.03, 8.04. 8.05, Eleventh– Goal 2.03
F. Mecklenburg Gold
Rush*
This program
explores our region’s history in gold
mining. Students will learn about the
people, places, and methods involved in the
Mecklenburg Gold Rush, as well as the
factors that created it. From hearing the
stories to examining the equipment, students
will be introduced to a Gold Rush unlike any
other in our country’s history!
This program is funded by a strategic
grant from the Arts and Science Council of
Charlotte.
Approximate Tour
Length: 1-1.5 hours
Cost: $5.00 per person
Competency Goals Met:
Kindergarten– Goals 3.02, 3.03, 5.05, First–
Goals 1.03, 3.02, 5.02, 6.05, 6.06, 6.07,
Second– Goals 4.01, 5.03, 5.05, 6.02, Third–
Goals 2.03, 3.01, 5.05, 6.01, Fourth– Goals
1.02, 1.03, 6.01, 7.01, Fifth– Goal 1.03,
Eighth– Goal 3.06
G. Soldiers of the
American Revolution
*New for Fall 2007!
This program examines the
times and lives of the soldiers in the
American Revolution, from 1775 to 1783.
Discussion on the political, social, and
military aspects of the War for American
Independence will also be explored. An
interpreter will be in historic time period
apparel and will demonstrate the life of a
soldier through living history presentation
that includes camp life, military equipment,
uniforms, medicine, food, and military
tactics. The loading and firing of a
Brown Bess Musket, used by the British as
well as the American Patriot, will be
included in the demonstration.
Approximate Tour Length:
1-1.5 hours
Cost:
$5.00 per person
Competency Goals Met:
1st- Goals 2.03, 2.04, 2.05, 2.06, 3.04,
4.03, 4.04, 6.01, 6.05, 7.02, Second– Goals
1.01, 1.04, 2.01, 2.04, 2.05, Third– Goals
1, 2.03, 5.01, 5.02, Fourth- Goals 2.01,
2.04, 3.01, 6.06, Fifth- Goals 2.01,
4.01, 4.04, 4.05, Eighth- Goals 1.07, 2,
Tenth– Goals 1.02, 1.03, 1.04.
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Additional Programs:
These programs can be added on to the
basic program for an additional fee.
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! $1.00
per student
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.
$1.00 per student
C.
Woodworking Demonstration
Students will learn about primitive woodworking techniques,
see examples of period tools, and see an actual woodworking
demonstration.
$1.00 per student
D. House Tour
If a house tour is not already included in a program, one
can be included as an add-on.
$2.00 per student
E. Gold Panning
This add-on is available for students participating in the
Mecklenburg Gold Rush Program. Students will pan for
gold at the Miner's Cabin.
$2.00 per student
Available
Fall/Winter:
F. 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.
$2.00 per student
G.
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.
$1.00 per student
Available
Spring/Summer:
H. 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.
$2.00 per student
I.
19th Century Games
The students will participate in outdoor games that were
played by children 200 years ago.
$1.00 per student
J.
Corn Shelling and Grinding
Students will learn about the importance of corn to 19th
century survival, and participate in the shelling and
grinding process.
$1.00 per student
*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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