1. Our Southeastern Heritage: Natives and Newcomers

Students will be introduced to the cultures of the Southeastern Indian and Southern Appalachian settler, their shared difficulties, and the legacy they have given our region. Students will gain awareness of both cultures by comparing and contrasting technologies, lifestyles, beliefs and traditions.  Students will experience art, artifacts and a hands-on component with Native implements.  Tolerance and the blending of cultures are crucial themes in this program as we explore how one learns from the past.  Students will view a film, see an extensive collection of tools and visit all galleries inside the museum.

          Grades 3 - 12, length 1 1/2  hours  

          Maximum number of participants: 150

          (Please wear appropriate clothing for outdoors)

2. Native Americans of the Southeast

Students will be introduced to the culture of the Southeastern Indians. They learn about the types of shelters Native Americans built, how they hunted, fished and farmed, what they wore, and how they traveled. A hands-on component enhances the learning experience for students, providing them with examples of implements used by the Southeastern Indians. The impact of European settlements on native populations is another important element in this story as students learn about Native cultures struggling for identity in a changing environment. Students will begin to understand the values and beliefs of the Southeastern Indians by viewing Native American art and listening to stories from that culture. Older students (grades 9 - 12) will also be introduced to Native American literature, myths and legends in addition to current issues in Indian cultures.  Participants will visit the art gallery, Native American exhibits, and will see a film.

          Grades K - 12, length 1 1/4 hours

           Maximum number of participants: 100
 

3. Settlers of Southern Appalachia

This program will focus on lifestyles and customs of Appalachian settlers. An extensive collection of early American tools, simple machines and inventions helps participants explore some of the essential trades in a settler village.  Students will learn about the  blacksmith, the cooper, the tanner, the wheelwright and others trades.  In the Appalachian Settlement, original log cabins equipped with household goods of the pioneer period illustrate the rugged lifestyles of Georgia's first settlers.  As with all programs at the Funk Heritage Center, the interaction between these European newcomers and the Native Americans is considered a crucial element in our understanding of the past.  Students will see a film, visit the tool gallery and the Appalachian Settlement.

          Grades 2 - 12, length 1 1/2 hours -

          Maximum number of participants: 100

         (Please wear appropriate clothing for outdoors)

4. The Art of Native America

The  goal of this program is to promote an understanding of how art made by Native Americans reflects their history, culture and values. Students receive an overview of Southeastern Indian history and spend time viewing the Funk Heritage Center's collection of  Native American art. By answering thoughtful questions, students participate in the process of finding meaning in visual expressions and building visual literacy.  In addition, they will learn about various artistic mediums and creative endeavors. Children will visit art galleries and Native American exhibits.  They will also see a film.

Grades 3 - 12,  length 1 hour

 Maximum number of participants: 100

Special Notes

For school field trips, one adult chaperone is required for every ten children, and chaperones are admitted free of charge. Chaperones must stay with their group at all times.

Picnic tables are available for lunch. Food and drinks are not permitted in the museum.

Students can include a stop in the museum gift shop if teachers determine there is time for them to shop. Inexpensive items are available. Discuss this when calling for field trip reservations.

More information will be provided with your registration form.
Please call the numbers below for reservations and registration information.