U.S. History to 1877; 5.1 |
The student will describe life in America before the 17th
century by � Identifying and describing the first Americans |
The museum has an extensive collection of Woodland Indian
artifacts. |
Observation and discussion of the Woodland Indian exhibit. |
U.S. History to 1877; 5.7 |
The student will identify causes, key events, and effects of
the Civil War and Reconstruction, with emphasis on � Critical
developments in the war
� Life on the battlefield and on the homefront |
Saltville was the site of two battles for control of the
vital salt producing facilities. It was also the most heavily fortified non-military site
in the Confederacy because of its importance. |
Discussion of the significance of Saltville during the Civil
War and the battles which occurred here. |
U.S. History to 1877; 5.9 |
The student will develop skills for historical analysis,
including the ability to � Identify, analyze, and interpret
primary sources (artifacts, diaries, letters, photographs, art, documents, and newspapers)
and contemporary media (television, movies, and computer information systems) to better
understand events and life in United States history to 1877
� …and identify the states that formed the Confederacy
during the Civil War |
The Museum of the Middle Appalachians has on loan the
personal diary of W. P. Stuart (a brother to J.E.B. Stuart), the Totten Collection of
photographs, and numerous artifacts. Each of the states of the Confederacy had a
contract for salt production. |
Observation of the Civil War exhibit. Reading of excerpts
from the Stuart diary followed by discussion of how his perception of events might be
different from ours of the present day. |
U.S. History to 1877; 5.10 |
The student will develop skills in discussion, debate, and
persuasive writing by analyzing historical situations and events, including � different historical perspectives such as American Indians and
settlers, …, Rebels and Yankees, …
� different evaluations of the causes, costs, and benefits
of major events in American history up to 1877 such as … the Civil War. |
Two battles occurred in or around Saltville during 1864.
These pitted two Kentucky regiments against each other; brother against brother. |
Observation of the Civil War exhibit. Discussion of the
perspectives of each side in the local conflict. |
U.S. History: 1877 to Present;
6.1 |
The student will explain how, following the Civil War,
massive immigration, combined with the rise of big business, heavy industry, and
mechanized farming transformed American life … |
During the 1800’s Saltville was the industrial center
for salt production. Around the turn of the century, that was phased out and the era of
chemical production began. |
Discussion of salt production business: how the local economy
was affected. Discussion of the factors which led to the placement of a chemical
manufacturing facility in Saltville. Discussion of Saltville 70 year history as a company
town. |
World History to 1000 A.D.; 8.1 |
The student will describe early physical and cultural
development of mankind from the Paleolithic Era to the revolution of agriculture, with
emphasis on � the impact of geography on hunter-gatherer
societies;
� characteristics of hunter-gatherer societies;
� how archeological discoveries are changing our knowledge
of early peoples |
There is evidence that there was a large Indian village in
Saltville. The museum contains numerous artifacts of the native peoples who lived the
this area. |
Observation of the Woodland Indian exhibit. Discussion of how
the artifacts can be used to determine how they lived. |
World History: 1000 A.D. to
Present; 9.9 |
The student will analyze and explain the effects of the
Industrial Revolution, in terms of � the evolution of work
and labor, including the slave trade, mining and manufacturing, and the union movement;
� applying economic reasoning and cost-benefit analysis to
societal issues |
Saltville's era as an industrial town began in the 1790's
with the first salt wells. During the Civil War, slave labor was used at the saltworks.
One factor in Olin Chemical Corporation's decision to leave the town was the
possibility of the unionization of workers. |
Discussion of salt production industry and also of company
town dynamics. |
World Geography; 10.9 |
The student will identify natural, human, and capital
resources, describe their distribution, and explain their significance, in terms of
location of contemporary and selected historical economic and land-use regions. |
The natural resources available in Saltville were salt,
gypsum, limestone. This was the sole reason the industries were located here |
Discussion of salt production industry and also of company
town dynamics. |
U.S. History; 11.1 |
The student will analyze and explain the contacts
between American Indians and European settlers during the Age of Discovery, in terms of � the economic and cultural characteristics of the groups;
� motives and strategies of the explorers and settlers;
� impact of European settlement on the American Indians;
and
� legacies of contact, cooperation, and conflict from that
period |
Research is being done on the lineage of the people called
"Melungeons". The museum store has a book available on the evidence that these
people have Turkish and Middle Eastern roots and were here long before the well known
European settlements. They appear to have intermarried with the Native Americans. |
Observation of the Woodland Indian Exhibit. Discussion of
the people who lived in this region. |
U.S. History; 11.6 |
The student will analyze the causes and effects
of major events of the Civil War and Reconstruction, including � Slavery
� States’ Rights Doctrine;
� Tariffs and trade;
� Secession;
� Military advantages of the Union and the Confederacy;
� Economic and political impact of the war;
� Roles played by individual leaders; and
� Impact of Reconstruction policies on the South |
Saltville was the site of two battles during the Civil War
over control of the saltworks located here. These were of vital importance to the
Confederacy. Slave labor was used to produce the salt. Four million bushels of salt were
produced in Saltville in 1864 alone. Saltville was the most heavily fortified non-military
site in the Confederacy. |
Observation of the Civil War exhibit. Discussion of
Saltville’s role and contributions during the Civil War.
Observation of the routes taken during the battles using the interactive Saltville
Valley model. |
U.S. History; 11.15 |
The student will explain relationships between
geography and the historical development of the United States by using maps, pictures, and
computer databases to � Trace the advance of the frontier
and the territorial expansion of the United States and explain how it was influenced by
the physical environment;
� Compare patterns of agricultural and industrial
development in different regions as they relate to natural resources, markets, and trade |
Industry developed in Saltville as a direct result of the
natural resources located in the area. |
Discussion of why Saltville became an industrial area. |
U.S. History; 11.17 |
The student will develop skills for historical
analysis, including the ability to � Analyze documents,
records, and data (such as artifacts, diaries, letters, photographs, journals, newspapers,
historical accounts, etc.);
� Formulate historical questions and defend findings based
on inquiry and interpretation;
� Develop perspectives of time and place, including the
construction of various time lines of events, periods, and personalities in American
history;
� Communicate findings orally, in brief analytical essays,
and in a comprehensive paper. |
The Museum of the Middle Appalachians has on loan the
personal diary of W. P. Stuart (a brother to J.E.B. Stuart), the Totten Collection of
photographs, and numerous artifacts. |
Reading of excerpts from the W. P. Stuart diary. Analysis of
the writings. Observation of the various photographs from the Totten Collection.
Discussion or writing on the changes that have occurred and the influences of various
factors on the region. |
Programs can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your
students. Contact the museum at (276)-496-3633 or by email at
[email protected]
to
discuss the programs available or to schedule a field trip.
