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14,000 BP
The Saltville Valley can date its human occupation back 14,000 years.  Prehistoric creatures visited the valley, attracted by the extensive salt deposits. 

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A.D. 1000-1500
A Woodland Indian village was located at the eastern end of the valley. 

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1700s
Two of Patrick Henry's sisters moved into the Saltville Valley in the 1780's and began the commercial production of salt.  This production continued unabated for the next 200 years.

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WOOLLY THE MAMMOTH

 

       Come see Woolly predict the weather for the next six weeks.  Will the weather be good or bad?  She has been correct for 13 years.  Let’s see if she shakes her massive head “yes” or “no”.
 

       A Big Woolly Mammoth Breakfast will be served on Saturday, January 27 at the Northwood High School from 8:30 to 10:30 am..  The Madam Russell Methodist Men’s Club will be serving up Ice Age Eagle eggs, Bison bacon, Mastodon sausage, Ground-Sloth gravy, Saber-cat head biscuits, Paleo pancakes w/syrup, Fried Arboreal apples, Ground Hog grits, Cave-bear coffee and Musk-Ox milk.  Bet you haven’t eaten that before. 
 

The Southern Grace band will be playing and there will be door prizes.  Woolly will make her prediction after breakfast.  Gather up the whole family and come for breakfast and a visit to the Museum afterward.  A breakfast ticket will get you free admission to the Museum on Saturday, January 27th.   Breakfast tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children under 12.  See the Museum Web Site for pictures of the exhibits www.museum-mid-app.org

 

 

TEACHER INFORMATION

The Museum of the Middle Appalachians is an institution which is committed to the education of all ages about the natural and cultural history of the region.Students visit exhibits at Museum of Middle Appalachians Educational outreach programs are continually being developed and refined. The Virginia Standards of Learning are used as a guide in this process.

Because of the broad range of topics covered in the museum, we are able to provide reinforcement of a large number of science and social studies SOLs. Click on the appropriate link below to view a chart which details the specific SOLs addressed and activities available at the museum.

Science SOLs for Grades K-5  
Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry

History and Social Studies for grades K-4

History and Geography

Programs can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your students. Contact the museum at (276)-496-3633 or by email at info@museum-mid-app.org to discuss the programs available or to schedule a field trip.
 

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