Settling Appalachia
For: Grades 2-8
Length: 90 minutes
Description: This introduction to the Center includes an exploration of the permanent Scotch-Irish
exhibit. Students will also examine artifacts for clues to the past and participate
in role-playing exercises.
Setting Appalachia Pre and Post visit brochure
Solutions to Survival
For: Grades 2-6
Length: 90 minutes
Description: Students investigate themes that confront all people: food, shelter, clothing, and
health. By examining artifacts from Native Americans and European settlers, students
learn the meaning of self-reliance and consider life before cars and electricity.
Now & Long Ago
For: Grades K-2
Length: 1 hour
Description: Photographs and touchable artifacts are used to explore family life past and present.
Reading a Quilt
For: Grades 1-6
Length: 90 minutes
Description: Learn how "reading" a quilt can uncover the past. Students will hear quilt-related
stories and create a paper quilt square. They will also be introduced to quilt design,
technology, and use.
What's New at the Center?
For: All ages
Length: up to 90 minutes
Description: Take an interactive tour of the Center's latest exhibits. Touchable artifacts and a gallery scavenger hunt are included in the tour.