Bob Moore Field Trip

The sound of gun fire echoed across the central plains like deafening crashes of thunder. The rich green grass was slowly turning red with blood, as Native Americans and the United states army were waging war at the battle of the Little Big Horn. Many people know that the Native Americans were victorious over the United states army, which was under the command of General George Custer, but few people know that Custer’s long journey to the Little Big Horn started in the heart of North Dakota, at Fort Abraham Lincoln. Today this beautiful Fort has been reconstructed to have both historical significance as well as a variety of recreational activities, and has been renamed Fort Abraham Lincoln state park. I will be talking about the reconstructed

Museums serve as a way to connect with the public on a large scale, and the knowledge held within exhibits can be a fruitful experience for those who choose to visit these institutions. Experiencing all that a museum has to offer, no matter how well intentioned, can at times be confusing and overwhelming to the individuals visiting the site. The Smithsonian’s Museum of the American Indian dedicates itself to Native Americans in North and South America, and worked tirelessly with varying tribes to create a new standard. Some visitors and scholars found their work to be successful in design and approach while others found it to be lacking in execution. This institution does not approach Native American history in a familiar fashion; however it does cover an expansive period of time, and produces a great amount of detail while generating powerful emotions.

Quoted by Handler and Gable, critic Ada Louise Huxtable declares the newly constructed reproduction of Colonial Williamsburg as “too clean,” arguing that it “does not include the filth and stench that would have been commonplace.” (Source E) This sanitation of the truth completely misrepresents history, and the educational value greatly suffers. Conversely, the National Museum of the American Indian hopes to avoid this lack of judgment by dedicating itself to the “preservation, study, and exhibition of the life, languages, literature, history, and Arts of Native Americans.” (Source C) The main goal of the museum is to “span all major cultural areas” (C) and educate the public about and preserve the rich history of such a vast culture. The authenticity and significance of artifacts are important to representing culture and history, and the ability of these artifacts to educate should be a key factor of the selection process.

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When the opportunity to attend the local Peteetneet Schoolhouse Museum transpired, many historical facts would be discovered. Upon arrival the large two story stone building resembled something from a pioneer movie. The museum guide quickly came to escort myself through the exhibit and shared her mass amount of information. The historical building housed the information of local Mormon settlers and the steady cultural clash between the Ute, Paiute and Navajo Indians. Along with interesting information and artifacts, the museum brought to life the struggles of early settler’s.

Except for the Visitor Center, which offers exhibits that includes artifacts found in the vicinity, a visit to

The first example of both historical, scientific and cultural resources would be the Hausmann Nature Center. This small building included the history of the park, the history of Increase A. Lapham (a naturalist and the park’s namesake), a history of Native American’s presence in this area and proof of a variety of wildlife that make their home

The historical site I selected as the subject of my study was Stones River National Battlefield. This paper concerns my experience researching the site, in addition to my experience visiting the site. First, I will explain my reason for choosing the site. Second, I will discuss preparation for my visit. Third, I will give a description of the site. Fourth, I will explain what makes the site historic. Fifth, and finally, I will discuss my impressions of the site.

My parents are the epitome of the classic tourist archetype, and forced my siblings and I on many a road trip in our green minivan at least twice a year during my childhood. I have spent time in forty five of the fifty states, experiencing museums and tourist traps galore, but one of my favorite sites to see as a child was the Crazy Horse monument in the side of South Dakota’s Black Hills. The face of a Native American chief, memorialized in mountainside, is incomplete, but taking shape to pay homage ____. The overwhelming fascination and curiosity with Native American culture has caused a rift between the Native American community and the archaeological community; the paths of tribes and scientists have converged messily in the past century as sacred burial grounds have been transformed into excavation sites. This convergence caused the passing of the Native American Graves and

On October 13th, 2016, a group of fourth grade elementary students took a field trip to Town Creek Indian Mound in Mount Gilead, North Carolina. Having never been to the North Carolina Historical Site before, many of the children had a variety of questions to ask.

The project was reviewed and accepted by the Institutional Review Board (IRB), to work with human subjects. Additionally, this project was reviewed and accepted by the Eastern Shawnee of Oklahoma Tribal Administration and the National Historic Landmarks Program of the National Park Service allowing this project to work in accordance with Section 106 of the archaeology guidelines.

I arrived around noon at the Marin Museum of American Indian which was located In Miwok Park. The Museum was a small two story building surrounded by lots of tall, beautiful trees. Thousand years ago this area was an Indian village composed of circular homes, a sweat lodge and a larger ceremonial house. On the right side of the park there was a creek which made this area Ideal location for Native Americans to live because attracted fish and ducks and other foods such as seeds and acorns, deer and rabbits available. The Coast Miwok Indians were hunters and gatherers whose ancestors had occupied the area for thousands of years. About 600 village sites have been identified in the area. They were also considered skillful craftsmen in basketry,

My first impression of the National museum of American Indian was the architecture. It is a beautiful and historical building in the Alexander Hamilton U.S. custom house. Upon first glance I saw various mesoamerican exhibits depicting the way they lived in their habitat it was amazing to see what they used and how genius their creations were. The Taino exhibit was smallin comparison but it was quite impressive. I noticed that they were taino objects made out of wood and sculptures. There were objects used for hunting and I also observed a mask from Cuba. This visit was a great insight into whoTaino Indians were. I am looking forward to learning more about the culture in class.

During my visited to the Cahokia mounds we were able to explore the living of the Mississippians. This wasn’t my first time visiting but I haven’t been there for many year. On my way I there you can see the circle of tree, many small mounds and then one real big one. As I drove in to the Cahokia mount museum there was a lake on my left side. As I walk in the front of the beautiful stone build there was a garden of grass and plants by the Native Prairie plant this was very unique because they was able to kept this grass and plants together after the native tribe was no longer there. Once every one in our class made there Mr. Lowery lead his all inside. As we made it in there was two tour guided stand there to make sure we get help

Brian was born on the 25th of May 2001 where he was raised in México, Jalisco, Guadalajara. Brian lived there for 5 years where my grandmother and aunt took care of Brian and his brothers while their parents were off at work. Brian and his siblings would have fun going to different events like going to the circus to see clowns and they would get something to eat afterward. When they were not at their grandma's house they used to live in Él Centinela which was a house on a huge lot. There Brian and his family lived there with the company of their Rottweiler, Coqueta. Brian's mom became very worried that the dog would get too close to Brian at such a young age. Brian attended Kindergarten in a private school named Saul Rodiles. There the school