2017 Summer History Camps
Bringing History to Life
Hands-on activities will provide a stimulating, educational and fun experience in celebrating the rich heritage of Rowan County.
Campers will explore many different aspects of Rowan’s early history. The camp location will involve all museum sites, as well as a visit to the Old English Cemetery, Freedman’s Cemetery and many other local historic sites. Campers will participate in activities that will include book making/journal keeping/quill writing, cemetery search/rubbings, local lore and ghost stories, tin punch, weaving fabric and rugs, old tools/antiques/artifacts use and recognition, candle dipping, outdoor cooking/butter making, gardening and many other activities, as well as early children’s games and folk music.
Middle school students will be involved in many advanced activities stemming from those mentioned above, including making gourd bird houses, basket weaving, and studying period clothing, historical interpretation, archaeological dig, following the History and Art Trail, and a scavenger hunt. Middle school will also include one overnight stay at the museum.
The camp will be staffed by museum personnel, local history teachers and local college history majors. Refreshments will be provided mid-morning.
Campers will explore many different aspects of Rowan’s early history. The camp location will involve all museum sites, as well as a visit to the Old English Cemetery, Freedman’s Cemetery and many other local historic sites. Campers will participate in activities that will include book making/journal keeping/quill writing, cemetery search/rubbings, local lore and ghost stories, tin punch, weaving fabric and rugs, old tools/antiques/artifacts use and recognition, candle dipping, outdoor cooking/butter making, gardening and many other activities, as well as early children’s games and folk music.
Middle school students will be involved in many advanced activities stemming from those mentioned above, including making gourd bird houses, basket weaving, and studying period clothing, historical interpretation, archaeological dig, following the History and Art Trail, and a scavenger hunt. Middle school will also include one overnight stay at the museum.
The camp will be staffed by museum personnel, local history teachers and local college history majors. Refreshments will be provided mid-morning.
Please contact the museum to reserve your spot by calling 704-633-5946 or by
emailing tdcreel@fibrant.com.
Elementary Colonial Camp
Rising 3rd through 5th grade students
Rising 3rd through 5th grade students
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Session I
Monday, June 19 - Friday, June 23 Session II Monday, August 7 - Friday, August 11 |
Time: 9am - 2pm
Cost: $130 museum members/$150 per camper Price includes t-shirt, snacks, and supplies |
Middle School
Rising 6th through 8th grade students
Rising 6th through 8th grade students
Civil War Camp
Monday, July 24 - Friday, July 28
Time: 9am - 2pm
Cost: $130 museum members/$150 per camper
Price includes t-shirt, snacks, and supplies
Monday, July 24 - Friday, July 28
Time: 9am - 2pm
Cost: $130 museum members/$150 per camper
Price includes t-shirt, snacks, and supplies
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Office hours | Monday - Friday |10am - 4pm
