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On-Site Education
Programs
Basic Programs:
A. Plantation
Life
This program explores the dynamics of a 19th
century backcountry plantation and the lives of those who
lived and worked here at Latta.
Roles discussed
include the planter family and Enslaved African Americans
(skilled artisans, field hands, house servants.)
Included in the program are tours of the plantation house,
cook house, and slave cabin.
Approximate Tour Length: 1- 1.5 hours
(depending on group size)
Cost: $5.00 per person
(This basic program is free to the assigned 3rd
Grade CMS Schools)
Competency Goals Met:
Kindergarten- Goals 3.02, 3.03, 6, First- Goals 1, 3.01,
3.02, 6.02, Second- Goals 3.02, 3.03, 3.04, 4.03, 7.02,
7.03, Third- Goals 2, 3.01, 5.02, 5.03, 5.04, 5.05, 5.06,
Fourth- Goals 2.04, 3.05, 4.01, Fifth- Goals 3.01, 3.03,
3.04, 4.01, 4.03, Eighth- Goal 3.04
B. Life on the Farm
This program looks at the life of a yeoman farmer
(subsistence farmer.) Yeoman farmers represented the
majority of North Carolinians during the 19th
century. The program includes a tour of the barns,
outbuildings, cabin, and animals (with a focus on the
importance of animals to 19th century survival.)
Approximate Tour Length: 1-1.5 hours
(depending on group size)
Cost: $5.00 per person
Competency Goals Met:
Kindergarten- Goal 6, First- Goals 6.01, 6.02, 6.03, Second-
Goals 3.02, 6.01, 6.02, 7.02, 7.03, Third- Goals 2.02, 2.03,
5.01, 5.02, 5.03, 5.05, 5.06, Fourth- Goals 2.03, 2.04,
3.01, 3.05, 5.03
C. Civil War
Soldier’s Life
This program examines the times and lives of the American
soldier during the American Civil War from 1861-1865. Taken
from a viewpoint that neither favors nor discredits, this
program discusses the political, social, and military
aspects of this tragic conflict. An interpreter in
period uniform will demonstrate the life of a Civil War soldier through a
living history presentation that includes camp life,
military equipment, uniforms, medicine, food, and military
tactics. The loading and firing of a Civil War era musket
is included in this demonstration.
Approximate Tour Length: 1-1.5 hours
Cost $5.00 per person
Extended program A: (approximately 2
hours) $10 per student*
This program includes the basic Civil Was Soldier's Life
program, plus an hour of drill and instruction in the manual
of arms, and kepis (hats) to keep. Students get a
hands-on experience using a model musket and drill tactics!
Extended program B:(approximately
5 hours) $28 per student*
This unforgettable program includes the basic Civil War
Soldier's Life Program, plus drill and instruction,
your choice of Plantation Life or Back of the Big
House program, an hour-long skirmish, and a kepi (hat)
to keep. In the five hours spent at the site, students
will grasp the realities of war, as well as the realities
the people left behind faced, those both free and enslaved.
Latta Plantation will supply a loaner model musket and
haversack for use during the program, or offers the option
of buying all accoutrements (accessories) to keep
(Total program cost:
$45/student).
*Program
availability and group size limits depend on staff and/or
schedule availability. Please call for more details.
Competency Goals Met:
5th- Goal 4.05, 8th- Goal 4, 11th- Goals 2 and 3
D. Back of the Big
House
This program, centered around the African American
Experience Cabin, teaches students about slave life in the
Carolinas through the stories of enslaved African Americans
who lived at Latta. Topics explored include slave culture,
work, family life, and survival. Students will play a game,
and make an herb bracelet to take with them. This program
is presented by African American interpreter, BeeJay
Caldwell, a Huntersville, NC native.
Approximate Tour Length: 1-1.5 hours (depending on group
size)
Cost: $6.00 per person
Competency Goals Met:
Kindergarten- Goals 3.02, 3.03, 6, First- Goals 1, 3.01,
3.02, 6.02, Second- Goals 3.02, 3.03, 3.04, 4.03, 7.02,
7.03, Third- Goals 2, 3.01, 5.02, 5.03, 5.04, 5.05, 5.06,
Fourth- Goals 2.04, 3.05, 4.01, Fifth- Goals 3.01, 3.03,
3.04, 4.01, 4.03, Eighth- Goal 3.04
E. Backcountry
Mercantile*
This program takes a
look at Mr. Latta’s early years as a
traveling merchant. Even after he had built
the plantation home, he continued to make
the trip along the Great Wagon Road before
focusing on planting full-time. From
Charlotte, North Carolina to Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania and back again, he sold items
from the cities to small backcountry stores
and individual plantations and farms. After
touring the Latta Plantation home, students
will learn about the ways people obtained
goods they could not produce themselves, and
how those goods varied according to economic
status. They will also get to try their own
hand at trading!
Approximate Tour
Length: 1-1.5 hours
Cost: $5.00 per person
Competency Goals Met:: Kindergarten–
Goals 2.02, 3.02, 3.03, 5.05, 6, First–
Goals 1.03, 2.03, 3.02, 3.04, 5.02, 6.01,
6.02, 6.06, 6.07, 7.02, Second– Goals 2.03,
3.02, 3.03, 4.01, 4.03, 5.05, 7.01, 7.02,
Third– Goals 2.02, 2.03, 3, 5.01, 5.02,
5.05, 5.06, Fourth– Goals 1.03, 3.01, 3.04,
6.02, Fifth– Goals 3.02, 3.03, 3.04, 4.01,
5.03, Eighth– 1.01, 1.07, 3.01, 3.02, Ninth–
1.01, 1.04, 7.01, Tenth– Goals 1.01, 7.02,
7.04, 8.03, 8.04. 8.05, Eleventh– Goal 2.03
G. Soldiers of the
American Revolution
This program examines the
times and lives of the soldiers in the
American Revolution, from 1775 to 1783.
Discussion on the political, social, and
military aspects of the War for American
Independence will also be explored. An
interpreter will be in historic time period
apparel and will demonstrate the life of a
soldier through living history presentation
that includes camp life, military equipment,
uniforms, medicine, food, and military
tactics. The loading and firing of a
Brown Bess Musket, used by the British as
well as the American Patriot, will be
included in the demonstration.
Approximate Tour Length:
1-1.5 hours
Cost:
$5.00 per person
Competency Goals Met:
1st- Goals 2.03, 2.04, 2.05, 2.06, 3.04,
4.03, 4.04, 6.01, 6.05, 7.02, Second– Goals
1.01, 1.04, 2.01, 2.04, 2.05, Third– Goals
1, 2.03, 5.01, 5.02, Fourth- Goals 2.01,
2.04, 3.01, 6.06, Fifth- Goals 2.01,
4.01, 4.04, 4.05, Eighth- Goals 1.07, 2,
Tenth– Goals 1.02, 1.03, 1.04.
H. Mind Your Beeswax *NEW*
The Mind Your Beeswax Program introduces
students to the amazing lives of honeybees
and their importance on farms in the 19th
century and today. Life inside a hive
is incredibly organized and productive,
allowing honeybees to be irreplaceable
assets to farm life. They are
responsible for 80% of all insect
pollination! Students will see the
evolution of the hive from colonial times to
the present, learn about the processes that
create honey and beeswax, visit Latta's
three hives of honeybees, play a game, and
make small beeswax candles to keep!
This program meets both social studies and
science competency goals for the North
Carolina Standard Course of Study.
Approximate Program Length: 1-1.5
hours
Cost: $5 per student
Social Studies Competency Goals Met:
Kindergarten: 3.02, 5.05, 6.02, 1st: 3.02,
5.05, 6.01, 6.02, 6.07, 2nd: 4.02, 6.01,
6.02, 7.04, 8.01, 8.02, 3rd: 3.01, 3.02,
4.04, 5.01, 5.02, 5.05, 6.01, 4th: 1.04,
2.02, 2.03, 2.04, 3.01, 6.01, 6.04, 7.01,
7.02, 7.03
5th: 1.06, 3.02, 5.05, 6.02
Science Competency Goals Met:
Kindergarten: 1.01, 1.02, 1st: 1.02, 1.04,
2nd: 1.01, 1.02, 1.03, 3rd: 1.04, 1.05, 4th:
1.01, 1.02, 1.03, 1.04, 1.05, 5th: 1.05,
1.06
6th: 7.01, 7.02, 7.03, 7.04
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Additional Programs:
These programs can be added on to the
basic program for an additional fee.
Several of the programs are hands-on and created to enhance
the students’ experiences.
Available All
Year:
A. 19th
Century Schoolhouse
Students will learn about 19th century schools and how
they compare to modern learning experiences. Children get
to use hornbooks, slates, and more as they go back in time
for an educational experience they will not forget! $1.00
per student
B. Farm Animal Tour
(already included
in Life on the Farm tour)
Students will meet our heritage farm animals and learn about
what each animal contributed to farm life. Most of these
animals are now considered rare or endangered breeds.
$1.00 per student
C.
Woodworking Demonstration
Students will learn about primitive woodworking techniques,
see examples of period tools, and see an actual woodworking
demonstration.
$1.00 per student
D. House Tour
If a house tour is not already included in a program, one
can be included as an add-on.
$2.00 per student
E. Gold Panning Students will pan for
gold at the Miner's Cabin.
$2.00 per student
Available
Fall/Winter:
F. Candle Dipping
Each student will have the opportunity to dip a ‘birthday
size’ candle to take home. During this program, the
children will learn how candles were hand-dipped in the
early 1800s.
$2.00 per student
G.
Cotton Picking and Processing
Students will be able to go to the field and pick a small
amount of cotton, then learn about the process from planting
to ginning. Only available when cotton is ripe, generally
late September through early December.
$1.00 per student
Available
Spring/Summer:
H. Cornhusk
Doll Making
Students have the opportunity to make cornhusk dolls to take
home. This opportunity allows the students to make toys as
children did in the 19th century.
$2.00 per student
I.
19th Century Games
The students will participate in outdoor games that were
played by children 200 years ago.
$1.00 per student
*All
tours are subject to the availability of supplies and or
tour guides. Please notify us if you have any special
requests.
*With each additional program, the length of
the program will be extended or the basic tour will be
reduced to accommodate your schedule.
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