Heritage Center of Clark County
| Contact Person(s): | Ardath Dellapina, Education and Program Director |
|---|---|
| Telephone: | 937-324-0657 x231 |
| Fax: | 937-324-1992 |
| E-mail: | adellapina@heritagecenter.us |
| Website: | http://www.heritagecenter.us/ |
| Address | Heritage Center of Clark County |
| Video | Video |
Goals/Mission Statement
The mission of the Clark County Historical Society's Heritage Center is to collect, preserve, and interpret resources which provide an understanding and appreciation of Clark County's heritage and to relate the community's past to the present and its future.
Instructional Objectives
To create and promote programs which authentically interpret the heritage of Clark County, meet curriculum
requirements of area schools, and encourage in students a respect for the past and an awareness of their place in
the future.
OHIO Standards-Benchmarks
Emphasis is placed upon meeting multiple academic content standards for Social Studies, grades K-12, while addressing
components of English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.
Consult program announcements for specific benchmarks and indicators.
Materials Available for Teachers/Students
- Docent guided tours tailored to teachers needs
- Grade level and subject area appropriate study guides and activities
- Primary source research capabilities
- Oral history collection
- Videotapes and DVDs on local history
- Speakers
- Teacher and staff workshops
- Staff development on local history
Additional Information/Comments
Permanent Exhibits
The National Road Gallery - Traces the development of America's first "interstate highway.
Clash of Cultures - Recalls the fate of the rich Woodland culture.
Opening of Ohio - Recounts the experiences of early settlement.
Agriculture and Industry - Showcases the ingenuity that fostered Clark County Growth.
In Service to the Nation - Honors the service of Clark Countians in American conflicts.
Archaeology of Clark County
Rotating Thematic Exhibits
New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music
Smithsonian Institution Museum on Main Street
May 22, 2011 - June 22, 2011
Student Programs
Within the Silence - Creative Connections Presentation, October 13, 2010, 7:30 PM (Grades 6 - 12)
Digging the Past: Archaeology in Clark County - October 26, 2010, 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM (Grades 4 - 6)
Interview a Veteran - November 9, 2010, 10:00 AM (Grades 7 - 12)
Holidays in the Heartland: Stories, Crafts, and Tour of SantaLand - December 2, 2010, 10:00 AM (Grades PreK - 2)
Holidays in the Heartland: Stories, Crafts, and Tour of SantaLand - December 9, 2010, 10:00 AM (Grades 3 - 5)
Traveling on the Underground Railroad - February 10, 2011, 10:00 AM (Grades 4 - 8)
Sweet Potato Pie and Such: Celebration of African American Heritage - Creative Connections Presentation, February 16, 2011, 7:30 PM (Grades 7 - 12)
Native Americans in Clark County - March 3, 2011, 10:00 AM (Grades 3 - 6)
Ohio and the Civil War - April 12, 2011, 10:00 AM (Grade 8)
The Legend of Marshmallow Island: Adventure in World Music - Creative Connections Presentation, April 13, 2011, 7:30 PM (Grades 7 - 12)
American History Through Music - May 24, 2011, 10:00 AM (Grades 6 - 12)