Mountain Heritage Center

School Programs


*At the Mountain Heritage Center
*Programs range from 1 to 2 hours
*1 adult chaperone required for every 15 students
*Help us provide a great program by telling us what your class is studying, any special needs your group has, ans what you would like emphasized
*Programs are developed in accordance with the NC Standard Course of Study guidelines. These include Arts Education, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. A complete list is available for each program according to your class's level.









Settling Appalachia
For: Grades 2-8
Length: 90 minutes
Description: This introduction to the Center includes a multi-media presentation and an exploration of the permanent Scotch-Irish exhibit. Students will also examine artifacts for clues to the past and participate in role-playing exercises.

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. Multi-media presentation included.

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.
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