Winona County Historical Society Educator Resource Guide 2014 -15 Tours t Programs t Activities t Research t Field Trips t Hands-on t Workshops 160 Johnson St., Winona, MN 55987 507.454.2723 ext. 3 [email protected]
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Winona County Historical Society
Educator Resource Guide2014 -15
Tours t Programs t Activities t Research t Field Trips t Hands-on t Workshops
160 Johnson St., Winona, MN 55987507.454.2723 ext. [email protected]
A Resource for You
The Winona County Historical Society is dedicated to help-ing students succeed in learning and gaining an apprecia-tion for their past. In this booklet you will find resources we offer to teachers and their students, from field trips to research to engaging activities, we are here to help you suc-cessfully meet the Minnesota Education Standards for Social Studies as well as provide enhanced learning opportunities for your students.
Teacher WorkshopsMuseum staff are here to help! Book a workshop for your staff, grade level and/or curriculum meetings (1 hr. each) - “Teaching with Artifacts”: Explore our Learning Luggage and learn about using mys-tery objects in your lessons. “How History Can Help” : learn more about the WCHS education outreach resources for you and your students. “The History of Winona: Abridged” : Get a general overview of our community’s past and a ton of take-away ideas for incorporating local twists to your everyday lessons.
Stay in TouchSign up for our Educator E-News emails. Its easy, go to www.winonahistory.org to join our email list and select Educator on the form. It only takes seconds and connects you with valuable resources from WCHS and other organizations like the Minnesota Histori-cal Society and Minnesota Humanities Center.
Visit us online at www.winonahistory.org
Call us at 507.454.2723
Email us at [email protected]
Other Learning Opportunities and FAQs
Laird Lucas Library and Archives Students doing research get fee admission. From historical files, images and maps to newspapers, City directories and books; the archives at the History Center is a valuable resource for educators and students alike.
Contact our Archivists at 507.454.2723 ext. 2 or email [email protected]
Voices From the Past: Woodlawn Cemetery Walk During the second week of October Winona’s oldest cemetery, Woodlawn, comes to life with stories of our past. Actors portray people and tell the history of our amazing area, interpreters teach about cemetery symbolism, the natural history of the area and more.
Contact Susan Eddy to book your class/school at 507.429.5504. Cost is $3 per student.
History Day History Day is an inter-disciplinary research program that allows teachers to broaden students’ historical experiences using a model of instruction that can be fit to any classroom set-ting. WCHS can provide more information and assistance for you and your students participating in History Day.
Learn more at education.mnhs.org/historydayContact Jennifer Weaver, WCHS Assistant Director at 507.454.2723 ext. 3 or [email protected]
FAQsCan we have lunch at the History Center? Yes! Please arrange with your tour.How many chaperones do we need? We recommend 1 per 6 students for grades k-6 and 1 per 10 students for grades 7-12.Do you offer field trips for home school groups and after-school programs? Yes! Are student groups welcome at your programs? Yes! If you see that one of our pro-grams fits your curriculum please join us! A schedule is found at www.winonahistory.org or give us a call to request a speaker in your classroom (based on availability).
Winona County History CenterOur main museum is located in Downtown Winona in the former National Guard Armory, (1915) with the modernLaird Norton Addition. It presents the history of Winona County with three floors of interpretive exhibits. Our hands-on children’s exhibit, “Walking Through Time” received an award from the American Association of State and Local History; children are invited to explore a cave, tipi and steamboat pilothouse. The Winona County Timeline exhibit gives an overview of how our area and community has changed with the larger historical events of our country and world. Thematic exhibits on industry, military, commerce, agriculture and transportation are also part of the experiences at the History Center. Check our website for current and upcoming traveling/temporary exhibits too!
Willard Bunnell HouseIn 1849, fur-trader Willard Bunnell, built a cabin on Dakota land at what is now Homer, Minnesota. Within a decade, Bunnell had built another, much finer, home nearby to house his wife and family -- the present-day Bunnell House. There is a park across from the property for recess time or lunch. Tours are offered in early fall and late spring. Groups larger than 20 should plan to split their tour with time at the adjacent park, due to limited space in the house.
Rural Heritage MuseumNew Location, New Look, New Experiences! The Arches Museum of Pioneer Life has been closed. Upon the sale of the property a new building with exhibits will be built on the Winona County fairgrounds in St. Charles. The log cabin, barn, machinery and artifacts are moved there already. The schoolhouse will be used on the Winona State University campus. We will be restoring the larger one-room school at the Fairgrounds, the Gainey (Little Red) Schoolhouse. Watch for more information! Please call us if you have questions!
Field Trips!
History Center Tour OptionsGroups 40 or less will be divided into 2 – 3 smaller groups and assigned a Museum Guide to lead them through the exhibits. Tour time about 60 minutes.
Groups larger than 45 will be divided into groups of 20 or less and led to stations within the exhibits. Station topics teachers can chose from are: the Civil War, Native American Life, Lumber Industry, Agriculture, Early 20th Century Inventions, the current travelling/temporary exhibit, and the children’s exhibit. Tour time will depend on the number of groups, each station takes about 15 mins. For example 100 students will be in 5 groups of 20 and will rotate every 15 mins. totaling a 90 min. tour (with 15 mins. for an introduction).
Tour Activities can be done after your guided tour. Please allow extra time if you want to do an activity or feel free to use the activities in your classroom. These can be found on our website.
A few Field Trip Rules:•No student ipods, cameras, etc. during the tour. (Teachers or Chaperones are welcome to take pictures)•Please have students split into groups before arriving. •Our guides are not responsible for your students’ behavior; teachers and chaperones should be watchful and remain engaged as the adult in charge.
Knowledgeable guides will lead your students through fun and engaging tours of Winona County’s past. We can do custom tours to enhance what your class is learning about in the classroom! Tours run approximately one hour, but can be longer or shorter according to your needs. We welcome students of all levels- Kindergarten to College!
Cost: $3 per Student, Bundle and Save: $5/student 2 museums, within same school year.Ask us about funding help!
Learning Luggage SeriesWe packed up some history to take on the road. The Learning Luggage series includes Native Americans, The Mississippi River, Pioneer Settlers, The Logging Industry, The Civil War and Farming Communities. Each piece of rolling luggage contains photographs, artifacts and lesson plans that can be incorporated into any curriculum or presented on their own. Teachers are welcome to reserve a piece of luggage for use in their classrooms or a museum educator can present a topic to any classroom, nursing home activity group, club or meeting. Use of the Learning Luggage is Free!
Speakers from WCHS!An Early History of Winona County: Abridged*Take an overview look into how Winona County has changed from the formation of the bluffs to early settlement. by Jodi Brom, Curator of Collections, 507.454.2723 ext. 4
Made in Winona*Take a look at the many products that were, and some that are still, made in Winona.by Jodi Brom, Curator of Collections, 507.454.2723 ext. 4
The Watkins Family*Learn about the founder of the Watkins Co. and other members of this famous Winona family. This talk can focus on J.R. Watkins, Paul Watkins or Grace Watkins King, or an overview of all three. by Jodi Brom, Curator of Collections, 507.454.2723 ext. 4
Women of Winona County’s Past*by Jennifer Weaver, Assistant Director, 507.454.2723 ext. 3
History of the Huff-Lamberton Homeby Walt Bennick, Archivist, 507.454.2723 ext. 2; High School
History of the Movie Theaters in Winonaby Walt Bennick, Archivist, 507.454.2723 ext. 2, Middle - High School
Crossing the Mississippi River History of getting across the Mississippi Riverby Walt Bennick, Archivist, 507.454.2723 ext. 2, Middle to High School
*Speakers can adjust the topic to all grade levels.
Helping Meet the Standards
Field Trip Learning Luggage WCHSto WCHS Museums Speaker
K
First
Second
Third
Fifth
Sixth
Seventh
High School
Historical EnquiryFamily Life
Historical Enquiry
Historical EnquiryFamily Life
Buildings and Other Technologies
Use historical Records and Artifacts
Compare and Contrast Daily Life for Minnesota Dakota
Compare and Contrast Daily Life for Minnesota Dakota
Culture of a Community Reflects the History
Chronological NarrativesHistorical Inquiry
History is Made by Individuals Acting Alone and Collectively
Historical Enquiry
Events have Multiple Causes *Early Settlement/MN History
Civil War
Events have Multiple Causes* Early Settlement/MN History
Civil War
Events have Multiple Causes *
History is Made by Individuals Acting Alone and Collectively
Historical Enquiry
Chronological NarrativesHistorical Inquiry
Chronological NarrativesHistorical Inquiry
Historical EnquiryFamily Life
Historical Enquiry
Historical Enquiry*
Historical Enquiry*
Ask for a copy of specific standards we can help with during a museum tour for your grade
Historical Enquiry*
Historical Enquiry*
*History Day Project!
Historical Enquiry
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