Outreach Programs
See Also: Educational Programs
Can’t come to the Museum? We’ll come to you at a reasonable cost.
When a field trip to the Museum isn't possible, we'll come to you with tailored Powerpoint presentations enhanced with representative hands-on artifacts. Program descriptions follow, with fee and reservation information at the end of the outreach section.
Archaeology and the Native Peoples of Tennessee
Now for 4th-12th grades.
Full class period of information complete with graphics and video examining the 12,000+ years of human culture here in East Tennessee. Students come away with an appreciation of early lifeways, cultural adaptations to a changing environment, and a perspective on how archaeology contributes to our knowledge of human ingenuity and survival.
For curriculum relevance, see Education section.
Ancient Egypt: The Eternal Voice
A presentation with graphics and photos illustrating the splendor of Ancient Egypt. The people, religion, monuments, art, writing and contributions to world culture all are explored. Images of numerous artifacts, many from the Museum’s collection, as well as accurate reproductions, are used to illustrate the skill of ancient craftsmen and artists. Facsimile artifacts also are presented.
For curriculum relevance, see Education section.
Our Traumatic Past: The Civil War in East Tennessee
Despite our strategic location and a bloody full-scale battle, little is left to commemorate the role of Knoxville and the surrounding area in the War Between the States. This program tells the story of our involvement locally in the issues and events that challenged the nation in the 1860s. Images of artifacts and vintage photos illustrate the interactions of history and archaeology in illuminating our understanding of the past.
For curriculum objectives, see the The Battle of Fort Sanders exhibit.
Fees: Outreach program fees are $2 per student, with no charge for students on free and reduced lunch waivers. The fee includes both large group and small-group activities (ancient Egypt program). Visiting the Museum continues to be free.
Reservations: For reservations or information on the Ancient Egypt and Archaeology & the Native Peoples of Tennessee outreach programs, please contact Debbie Woodiel, 865-974-2144, woodield@utk.edu.
For Our Traumatic Past: The Civil War in East Tennessee outreach program, please contact Joan Markel, 865-974-2144, jmarkel@utk.edu. Email is preferred, as both Woodiel and Markel are in and out with visitor groups.