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By Pam Meister, President and CEO, The Charlotte Museum of History Dedicated to helping visitors explore the history of Charlotte-Mecklenburg, The Charlotte Museum of History offers a variety of educational programs for all ages. Family-friendly living history programs held year round such as Twelfth Night, and World War II Encampment, allow visitors to listen to and relive the stories of generations of Americans who have helped create the local landscape as we know it today. Last year, in conjunction with the NC Museum of History, the Museum organized a Tar Heel Jr. Historian Club chapter, the Hornet's Nest History Detectives. This free service to homeschool students provides educational resources including The Tar Heel Jr. Historian publication and two annual workshops. In February 2006, club members attended a cemetery preservation workshop. This workshop included a visit to Hezekiah Alexander’s burial site at Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church cemetery, and a visit to the cemetery at the James K. Polk memorial in Pineville. “This program is just one of many hands-on learning opportunities we provide homeschool students”, said Candice Moffitt, Director of Education.New this year, the Museum is offering two new education programs for new school audiences, preschool and after school groups. The Time Travelers preschool program, takes students on a journey through history using stories and hands-on learning exercises. The after school program, designed especially for Charlotte-Mecklenburg students but available to any after-school group, includes a tour of the Alexander House and kitchen, colonial games on the Homesite lawn, and a hands-on learning exercise exploring objects the Alexander Family would have used in their daily lives. For more information on any of the educational programs contact Candice Moffitt, Director of Education, at 704-568-1774 x 116 or cmoffitt@charlottemuseum.org. |
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The Charlotte
Museum of History & Hezekiah Alexander Homesite |