C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa Memphis, Tennessee June 2009

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C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa Memphis, Tennessee June 2009 – Present

Intern and Graduate Assistant

Contact: Dr. Robert Connolly, Director [email protected]

As an intern at Chucalissa in the summer 2009, I expressed interest in working with the collections in the museum’s repository. I inventoried boxes that are from various archaeological sites in the Mid-South area, specifically Mississippi, so that we could return those boxes to the state of their provenance where museums and repositories in the state will better utilize the artifacts. I also catalogued and sorted boxes of artifacts that previous owners had kept in disrepair. The artifacts had no provenance or organization, and I was responsible for coming up with a way to use the items as an educational tool. This project carried over into my time as a graduate assistant at Chucalissa. Eventually, I developed an educational program that utilizes the artifacts in an instructive way. The program, Mystery Box, is included in this packet with all pertinent information. As a graduate assistant, my duties grew to include basic museum management such as opening and closing the museum, assisting with classes and groups, helping at the front desk, and maintaining personal projects that benefit both the museum and myself as a student in the museum studies certificate program at the University of Memphis. In the spring of 2010 semester, the C.H. Nash museum was chosen to begin the Museum Assessment Program for accreditation. As a graduate assistant at the museum, I was chosen to be a team member for the assessment process. This includes scrutinizing every aspect of the museum from exhibits to collections to facilities and programming. My spring project for the museum was revision and implementation of a new teacher’s manual and visitor information guide for our website. The new guide includes sample itineraries, basic information, curriculum standards, education and craft program opportunities and pre/post visit activities. In addition to the educational duties, I built up a press list for the museum of over 150 names and contact information for marketing purposes for event announcement. After the purchase of several video cameras, I also developed and edited videos for the website including a video about various musical instruments at the museum and the Relic Run 5K event.

Mississippi Provenance Items

Mississippi Items

Repository: Front Shelf, big boxes

Shelf 229: 22 DS 514/2-5 Cheatham 13-P-6 K-1 A1971.11.03 22 DS 516 IRBY FOP 13-P-10 K-7 N1991.02.15 22 DS 516 /225 IRBY 13-P-10 K-5 A1993.01.03 22 DS 509 /11, 12, 15-18, 8-1, 19, 23 13-P-2 K-1 A1962. 03.01 Edgefield Mound- Human Bone

Shelf 220: K-2/C- 22 QU 525/2A Buena Vista/Shady Grove 16-P-2 68 D1983.04.18 K-1/C- 22 DS 504/6-10 Harris - Osburn Collection 68 D1983.04.12 K-1/C- 22 DS 504/1-5 Harris - Osburn Collection 68 D1983.04.12

Shelf 214: 22 DS 509 Burials 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 A1962.03.01

None found on table from Miss.

Garage Area

Plastic tubs: 22DS512 Shannon Site 22DS517 St. Box #2 Desoto Mounds, surface collection after rains Mar 10-15, 1997 Paul Baker Irby Box Irby Box 22DS501 Lake Cor. St Box #4 22DS501 Lake Cor. St Box #4 22DS501 Lake Cor. St Box #4 22DS501 Lake Cor. St Box #4 22DS501 Lake Cor. St Box #4 22DS501 Lake Cor. St Box #4 22DS501 Lake Cor. St Box #4 22DS501 Lake Cor. St Box #4 22DS501 Lake Cor. St Box #4 22DS501 Lake Cor. St Box #7 22DS501 Lake Cor. St Box #7 22DS501 Lake Cor. St Box #7 22TU520 22TU520 22TU520

Large cardboard box: 22DS514 Cheatham Historic 22DS501 Lake Cormorant St. Box #

Small Box: 22DS576 Apartment Area

Small Boxes: 22TS565 Bht 2/A3750 Level 1 3/29/78 22TS565 FS1600-1650

Big Boxes: 22DS516 Irby 22DS516 Irby 22DS514 Cheatham Collection Grid I Historic Artifacts 22DS516 Irby 22DS514 Cheatham Red Units, Grid I and II Cheatham Grid IV and V Historic 22DS514 Artifacts Irby 22TU520 Ceramic 651-700 CSC 22TS565 Dozer Cut A&B 22TU520 CSC 551-600 22DS514 22DS516 Irby 22DS514 Grid V Cheatham Series 312-351 22DS516 Misc Historic and re-Historic 22DS516 Irby 22DS516 22DS514 Cheatham 312-351 Grid 22DS514 Cheatham 22DS514 Cheatham Grid III Historic Artifacts 22DS514 Cheatham 1-60 I 22DS514 Cheatham 162-261 III 22DS514 Cheatham 212-261 22DS514 Cheatham 162-261 22DS514 Cheatham262-311 22DS514 Cheatham 392-411 22DS514 Cheatham 22DS514 Cheatham 61-161 22DS514 Cheatham 352-391 22DS514 Cheatham 352- 22DS514 Cheatham 352-411 22DS516 Irby St Box #2 22DS516 Irby 22TU520 CSC Sorted ceramics 22TU520 Ceramics from bags 401-450 22TU520

Miss. Boxes

Repository- Back Wall

Shelf 2: Small Boxes

22DE506 Surface FS 1-5, 11-12 K-1 22BE524 1//6 22AL1 Alicia Bennett Collection - Box #1 Alcorn City, MS K-1 1-23, 23A, 23B 22AL1 Alicia Bennett Collection - Box #2 Alcorn City, MS K-1 25-73 L1980.13.01, .02, .04 - 22BE522 Keith Rennick Loan Material 5/6 Bolivar Co. MS .07 L1980.13.01, .02, .04 - 22BE521 Keith Rennick Loan Material 4/6 Talmar Loan .07 L1980.13.01, .02, .04 - 22BE520 Keith Rennick Loan Material 1/6 Mingo Lithics .07 L1980.13.01, .02, .04 - 22BE520 Keith Rennick Loan Material 2/6 Lithics .07 L1980.13.01, .02, .04 - 22BE520 Keith Rennick Loan Material 3/6 Ceramics .07 22BE520 Keith Rennick Loan Material 4/6 L1980.13.01 22BO509 Stoke's Bayou June 1971 Survey K-1 A1971.13.01 22BO509 Surface K-3 A1971.27.01 22BO509 10 - NB 22BO509 Stoke's Bayou K-3 A1971.27.01 22BO509 Stoke's Bayou 16-M6 22BO559 Surface K-1 A1978.03.01 22BE 3457 8903/A Wolf FS1-223 F1973.10.124 22BO509 Stokes Bayou K-3 A1971.27.01 22BO509 Stokes Bayou A1971.27.01 22BO509 Stokes Bayou A1971.27.01 22BO509 Stokes Bayou - surface A1971.27.01 22BO509 Stokes Bayou - surface A1971.19.01 22BO509 Stokes Bayou A1971.19.01 22BO509 Stokes Bayou A1971.19.01 22BO509 Stokes Bayou A1971.19.01 22BO559 Surface K-1 A1978.03.01

Shelf 3: Small Boxes

22DS500 Walls 13-P1, Surface/Test Pit Desoto Rt, MS K-1 A1966.08.01 22BE522 1--21 A1979.14.01 22DE500 RM 12/14/93 W.E.#1, 91-93 3/4 K-1 A1966.08.01 22DE500 Test Pit, 101-150 2/4 K-1 A1966.08.01 22DE500 1//4 K-1 A1966.08.01 22DE Gen. Box 1 K-1 A1990.10.01 22DE Gen. 1-4 K-1 A1990.10.01 22CO602 Sherard MS Surface, Survey K-1 A1971.14.01 22CO602 Sherard MS Surface, Survey K-2 A1971.28.01 22CO602 Sherard MS Surface, Survey K-3 A1971.28.01 22CO602 Sherard MS Surface, Survey K-3 A1971.15.01 22CO542 Barner Surface - 1 4/5 K-1 A1990.09.01 22CO542 Barner Surface - 2-11 5/5 K-1 A1990.09.01 22CO542 Barner Surface Pottery A1990.09.01 22CO542 Barner Surface Pottery A1990.09.01 22CO542 Barner Surface Pottery and Lithics 22CO505 1--20 C-17 D1984.03.05 22CO504 Surface Mound B&C A1990.08.01 22CO504 Surface Ridge E of Mound A A1990.08.01 22CO502 3--16 Dickerson Site K-2 A1990.07.03 22CO502 Dickerson Site K-1 A1990.07.02 22CA Serpeta, MS FS1-13 K-1 A1969.17.01 22CO501 Surface Aderholt K-1 A1990.07.01 22CO502 Dickerson Site K-2 A1990.07.03

Shelf 4: Small Boxes

22DE500 K-2 A1975.16.01 22DE501 /1-27 Lake Cormorant K-1/K-2 A1963.06.01 22DE501 box 1/4, FS28 Lake Cormorant K1/K-2 A1963.06.01 22DE501 box 2/4 Lake Cormorant K1/K-2 A1963.06.01 22DE501 box 3/4 Lake Cormorant K-1/K-2 A1963.06.01 22DE501 Box 4/4 FS 28 Surface, Pottery Lake Cormorant K-1/K-2 A1963.06.01 /21-57 Miss. Rvr. Survey 1971-72 Box 22DS501 4/4 Lake Cormorant K-3/K-4 A1971.29.01 22DS501 Box 3/4 K-3/K-4 A1971.29.01 22DS501 Miss. Rvr. Survey Box 2/4 K-3/K-4 A1971.29.01 22DE501 Lake Cormorant South End Box 1/4 K-3/K-4 A 1971.29.01 22DE504 Box 4/11: 11 Harris C-68 D1983.04.12 22DE504 Box 5/11: 11 & 11A Harris C-68 D1983.04.12 22DE504 Box 6/11: 11 Harris C-68 D1983.04.12 22DE504 Box 7/11: 11 Harris C-68 D1983.04.12 22DE504 Box 8/11: 11 Harris C-68 D1983.04.12 22DE504 Box 9/11: 12-117 Harris C-68 D1983.04.12 22DE504 Box 10/11: 118-119 Harris C-68 D1983.04.12 22DE504 Box 11/11: 120-133 Harris C-68 D1983.04.12 22DS504 FOP 134-169 Box 1/2 N1991.02.19 22DS504 FOP 170-193 Box 2/2 N1991.02.19 22DE505 Surface Box 1/2 K-1 A1972.02.01 22DE505 Surface Box 2/2: 1-31 K-1 A1972.02.01 22DE505 Surface FS 9-10, 13-16, 20-23 K-1 A1972.02.01

Shelf 5: Small Boxes

22DE509 15, 6, 19-21 K-1 A1962.03.01 22DS509 Edgefield Mounds Box 2/2 13-p-2 K-1 22DE510 Probably Turkey Ridge K-1 A1976.11.01 22DE514 Cheatham Surface, E of Road K-2 A1972.02.04 22DE511 Surface K-1/K-2 A1972.02.03 22DE506 36-48 C-71 D1984.03.12 22DE572 Shannon Mound Area K-1 A1971.11.02 22DE514 Cheatham Surface, E of Road K-2 A1972.02.04 22DE514 Cheatham Site K-2 A1971.11.03 22DE515 Wither Site Surface K-1 A1971.11.04 22DE515 15-37 D1984.03.04 22DE514 FS Box 3/10 K-2 A1966.08.02 22DE514 Box 1/10 K-2 A1966.08.02 22DE514 Box 2/10 K-2 A1966.08.02 22DE514 Box 4/10 K-2 A1966.08.02 22DE514 Box 6/10 K-2 A1966.08.02 22DE514 Box 7/10 K-2 A1966.08.02 22DE514 Box 8/10 K-2 A1966.08.02 22DE514 Box 9/10 K-2 A1966.08.02 22DS516 Desoto Route Survey, MS Irby Box 5/10 13-P-10 K-2 A1966.08.02 Desoto Route Survey, MS Irby Box 22DS516 10/10 13-P-10 K-2 A1966.08.02

Shelf 6: Small Boxes

22DS516 Irby 13-p-10 K-3 A1967.24.01 22DE516 k-1 22DS516 Irby 13-p-10 K-5 A1993.01.03 22DS516 Irby MS River Survey 13-p-10 K-4 A1972.02.06 22DE516 Irby Site Surface, Lithics K-4 A1972.02.06 22DE516 Irby Surface pottery K-4 A1972.02.06 22DE517 Woodlyn MS River Survey 13-P-11 K-1 A1972.02.05 Woodlyn Decorated Mitchell Ensley 22DE517 Pre-Miss. K-1 A1972.02.05 22DE517 Woodlyn Plainware K-1 22DE517 Woodlyn C-58 86-98 22DE517 Woodlyn C-58 73-85 22DE517 Woodlyn C-58 124-134 22DE517 Woodlyn C-58 102-123 22DE517 Woodlyn C-58 99-101 22DE517 Woodlyn C-58 135-137 22DE519 South End FS1-4 K-1 A1971.11.05 22DE519 North End FS 5-14 MS R. Survey K-1 A1971.11.05 22DE520 K-1 A1971.11.05 22DE523 Surface K-1 A1972.02.09 22DE521 Surface K-1 A1972.02.07 22DE524 Surface K-1 1972.02.10 22DE522 Surface K-1 22DE525 Surface K-1

Shelf 12: Small Boxes

22QU525 Buena Vista C-58 D1983.04.18 Boxes: 18-37 and 55-58 out of 60 --- all boxes have the above information

Shelf 11: Small Boxes

22QU525 Buena Vista C-68 D1983.04.18 Boxes 1-17, 51-54 out of 60 --- all boxes have the above information 22QU500 Posey Mound 15-6 - Osborn Collection K-1 D1983.04.05 22QU522 Denton- Surface K-1 A1972.14.01 22QU523 Longstreet Surface K-1 A1974.14.02

Shelf 10: Small Boxes

22NOa 1-9 Surface K-1 A1969.17.02 22DA B 1-15 Surface K-1 A1963.10.01 22MR501 Tippah Creek Miss K-1 A1966.08.03 22PA526 1-9 Surface Macmillian Farm K-1 A1971.17.01 22PA527 Surface MacMillian Farm K-1 A1971.17.02 1-25, Crenshaw MS, S. edge of town - 22PA528 surface K-1 A1970.12.01

Shelf 9: Small Boxes

22LA542 Surface K-1 A1965.07.02 22HA507 1-8 Logtown A1983.06.07 Confluence of Skuna and Yalobusha 22GRA River in K-1 Granada Lake S. of Mds. Between Hwy and Rvr - 22HU505 Surface Jaketown A1966.24.21 22HU505 Jaketown MS K-1 A1966.24.04 S of Mds between Hwy and River - 22HU505 Surface Jaketown MS A1966.24.04 S of Mds between Hwy and River - 22HU505 Surface Jaketown MS A1966.24.04 22HU508 Golson Site - Surface A1973.34.01 22LA596 Surface K-1 A1965,04.04 22LA596 Surface K-1 A1965,04.04 22MR Wolf 3459-8933 K-1 F1979.10.12 22LAB Lafayette Sites (Dye) box 2/2 K-1 D1965.09.02 22LAB Lafayette Sites (Dye) box 1/2 K-1 D1965.09.02 22MR2 3459-8933 Wolf F1979.10.123

Shelf 8: Small Boxes 22DE526 Surface - Cat. 1 K-1 1973.20.01 22DE526 Surface - Cat. 1 K-1 1973.20.01 22DE526 Surface - Cat. 1 K-1 1973.20.01 22DE526 Surface - Cat. 1 K-1 1973.20.01 22DE526 Surface - Cat. 1 K-1 1973.20.01 22DE526 Surface - Cat. 1 K-1 1973.20.01 22DS526 Migva Desoto Co. MS Box 8/11 A1973.20.01 22DE526 Surface - Cat. 1 K-1 22DE526 Surface - pottery 22DE526 Surface: Village area S of mound and pothole on top of mound K-3 A1980.02.02 K-2/C- 22DS526 Migva Rennick Collection 68 D1972.27.01 22DE526 Surface - pottery K-1 A1973.20.01 22DE526 Surface K-2 A1980.01.01 22DE527 Surface A1973.20.02 22DE527 Surface A1973.20.02 22DE530 Surface A1976.13.01 22DE530 Surface A1976.13.01 22DE531 Charles Craft Donation

Shelf 14: Small Boxes

22QU525 Buena Vista, box 59/60 C-68 D1983.04.18 22QU525 C-68 D1983.04.18 22QU525 Buena Vista (143-195) C-68 D1983.04.18 22QU525 Buena Vista 196 C-68 D1983.04.18 22QU525 Buena Vista 196,197 C-68 D1983.04.18 22QU525 Buena Vista 197a-w C-68 D1983.04.18 22QU525 Buena Vista 198 C-68 D1983.04.18 22QU525 Buena Vista 199 C-68 D1983.04.18 22QU525 Buena Vista 199, 200 C-68 D1983.04.18 22QU525 Buena Vista 201 C-68 D1983.04.18 22QU525 Buena Vista 202-208 C-68 D1983.04.18 22QU525 Buena Vista 209-243 C-68 D1983.04.18 22QU525 Buena Vista 244-251 C-68 D1983.04.18 22QU525 Buena Vista 252 C-68 D1983.04.18 K-2/C- 22QU525 Shady Grove/buena Vista 16-P2 68 D1983.04.18 22QU525 Surface K-1 A1990.11.01 22QU526 Twin Lakes Surface Box 1/6 A1979.05.01 22QU526 Twin Lakes Surface Box 2/6 A1979.05.01 22QU526 Twin Lakes Surface Box 3/6 A1979.05.01 22QU526 Twin Lakes Surface Box 4/6 A1979.05.01 22QU526 Twin Lakes Surface Box 5/6 A1979.05.01 22QU526 Twin Lakes Surface Box 6/6 A1979.05.01 22QU577 Surface 1-8 A1990.11.02 22QU526 30-35 Box 5/6 22QU526 36-41 Box 6/6 22QU526 2-29 Box 4/6 Surface 22QU598 Surface 1-13 A1979.05.02

Shelf 15: Small Boxes

22TA501 Surface 1-17 A1965.10.01 22SU551 Surface pottery A1973.38.01 22SU551 Surface pottery A1973.38.01 Surface: pottery, brick, shell, bone, 22SU551 lithics A1973.38.01 22TA503 Surface 1-28 A1973.25.01 22TA503 Surface 1-16 A1979.05.04 22TA503 Surface 29-35 A1973.25.01 22TA505 surface 1-6 A1979.05.04 22TA506 Surface 1-8 A1979.05.06 22TA500 Hollywood, Desoto route survey, MS 13-0-10 K-2 A1966.08.04 22TS565 Backfill Surface 1-37 A1973.39.01 22TU500 Surface K-1 A1965.04.03 22TU500 Brickette from Lev G T.P. A1965.04.03 22TU514 Perry C-68 D1983.04.07 22TU500 numbers 1-11 C-71 D1984.03.07 22TU504 Miss K-1 A1965.04.02 22TU509 Indian Creek, Tunica Co K-1 A1971.29.05 22TU502 Evansville, MS River Survey K-1 A1971.29.04 22TU514 Perry C-68 D1983.04.07 22TU514 Perry C-68 D1983.04.07 22TU514 Perry C-68 D1983.04.07

Shelf 16: Small boxes

22TU516 Surface K-1 A1976.29.06 22TU516 Surface 14-0-12 A1979.05.07 22TU516 Jepson Box 1/2 A1979.05.07 22TU516 Jepson Box 2/2 A1979.05.07

Shelf 17: Small Boxes 22TU523 Surface North of Mound Box 1/6 A1979.05.08 Pottery Surface South of mound Box 22TU523 2/6 A1979.05.08 Pottery Surface South of mound Box 22TU523 3/6 A1979.05.08 22TU523 Surface South of mound Box 5/6 A1979.05.08 22TU523 Pottery Surface South of Mound box 4/6 A1979.05.08 22TU523 Surface South of mound Box 6/6 A1979.05.08 22TU529 Surface #1-30 A1979.05.09 22TU528 Surface 1-8 K-1 A1971.29.07 22TU523 Surface 1-8 A1971.05.10 22UN500 Ingomar K-1 A1964.08.01 Desoto CO. MS- White Collection C-97 D1991.24.01 22TU 14-0-5 A1990.12.01

Shelf 19: Small Boxes

Cobb Lake MS K-1 A1937.07.04 Alcorn MS K-1 A1966.04.01 Ashland City MS - 2 boxes K-1 A1968.11.01 Ashland City MS - 2 boxes K-1 A1968.11.01 Clarksdale MS K-1 A1973.06.01 Miss ? FS 1-5 N1990.02.55 22 Enid Surface Walnut Miss. Quin-Rabbit site, Miss. A1990.02.14 Sledge MS, Mack Prichard Collection C-60 D1978.01.04 Sledge MS, Mack Prichard Collection C-60 D1978.01.04

Shelf 20: Small Boxes

Pontotoc, MS, Pottery, Stone artifacts 1/4 A1966.15.01 Pontotoc, MS, Stone artifacts 2/4 A1966.15. Box Provenance Contents 1 Johnsonville 5 Biface frags 6 flakes

2 C.B. Moore Mound, N/c ECF 19 Pottery 1 Bone 1 Bifaced 15 Flakes

3 107 Pottery 3 Obsidian

4 T.O. Horner, TN and Buffalo Rivers Surface collection

5 3 Flakes 6 Bifaced Frags 11 Utilized 5 Pottery

6 40WM00, Franklin TN 1/2, TVA/CHM 16 pottery 1 bifaced frag 13 flakes 4 utilized 1 painted pottery sherd 1 shell

7 Jackson power service center, 31 Glass Madison Co., TN, UT Agricenter Site 41 Pottery 23 Flakes 10 bifaced 16 metal 1 button

8 Dap Survey, Ltrs' A,I, ECT 7 Pottery 29 Flakes 58 lithics 2 bifaced

9 EJS IB 92 Utilized lithics 2 bifaced frags 59 flakes

10 Surface, 7.12.65 4 bifaced frags 52 flakes 77 utilized lithics

11 EJS 11 1 bifaced frag 11 flakes 57 utilized lithics

12 Hurricane bluff, 7.5.65, pit #1, test #2 5 flakes 1 projectile point utilized lithics

13 underwater #2, P.E 357. 5 7 Utilized lithics 3 flakes

14 40HS213, surface wood samples charred wood samples index cards photos - by charles h. mcnutt

15 EJ Sims #10, ECF 11 bifaced 43 flakes 53 utilized lithics

16 Underwater #3 PE 357.5 1 lithic 1 bifaced frag

17 Misc. Sites, state and sims #5 16 Utilized 3 flakes 14 points

18 Haywood City, Ridge A, E.C.F 21 Lithics 37 Flakes 4 bifaced frag

19 Hurricane Bluff 1/2 6.29.65 1 splintered bone 9 flakes 38 utilized lithics

20 South of Busseltown, E.C.F 42 utilized lithics 3 pottery 1 shell

21 Dunklin Co. MO, sec. 27 T17N R9E 63 Pottery NE 1/4, N 1/2 of SE 1/4

22 Misc. Material R.M. 110-116 Tenn. River 77 pottery 1 bone 1 shell 8 spearpoints 11 bifaced frags 6 utilized lithics

23 40PY207 Surface 14 utilized 4 pottery 17 flakes

24 Wappapello Lake MO Rockport Landing 2 flakes Butler Co. 1 marble 1 utlized lithic

25 LBC Problematic Misc. Historic Artifacts 25 Glass 28 Ceramics 6 metals

26 ES3 27 bifaced frags 28 flakes 90 utilized lithics

27 Roan Creek Left Bank 6/28/65, R.E. 357.5 9 flakes 10 utilized lithics

28 40JK115 Surface 2 ceramics 3 flakes 3 lithics

29 Crooked Creek P.E. 357.5 4 utilized lithics 4 flakes

30 Todos Santos, Guatemala

31 NAP Survey Nos 323-328 1 metal 11 ceramics 9 glass 1 pottery 7 lithics 1 shell

33 5 pottery 7 lithics

34 Hurricane Bluff Site test 7/5/1965 1 bifaced frag 9 lithics 8 flakes

35 Lambityeco Oax Surface 51 Pottery

36 Savannah TN Test Trench I 2 metal 114 flakes 2 bone 29 pottery 4 lithics

37 40PY207 Sq 33 1975 35 lithics 85 flakes N. memphis heritage august 77 trash 38 Dump 7 ceramics 22 glass bottles and frags

39 My-5 5-10 I-L Sandstone 230 small sandstone flakes 33 - large sandstone

40 Large Box: 2006, 125 Clement 3 rocks Fragile: Fossils 33 flakes 10 metal nails 18 metal frags 25 bifaced frags 4 utilized lithics 8 coal 4 plastic 1 shell 4 ceramics 15 glass

41 40SY1, Chucalissa entrance profile, 2004 2 pieces black top 1 sock 1 rope 15 pottery 1 glass 6 bones 1 plastic 4 metal 2 shells 1 fake wood 6 metal

42 40TP42 98 utilized lithics 3 metal 1 marble 1 spearpoint 50 flakes 37 ceramics 6 glass 32 pottery

43 CS, Late Archaic Component 32 pottery 1 glass 9 lithic flakes 9 utlized lithics

44 removed from clement 125 2006 10 soil samples 45 utilized lithics 23 pottery 26 bifaced frags 32 flakes 11 glas 15 ceramics 4 metal 18 bone

45 Ridge 557/425 3 pottery

46 moved from clemtn 125, 2006 U of M 96 pottery 1 hematite

47 Lithics: 3 Bifaced 16 Flakes 8 Utilized 11 pottery 1 glass 1 marble

48 wolf river 1 ceramic leg 2 bullets 25 flakes 32 pottery 1 bottle- glass

49 40WY87 Phase 2 and 3, Color Coded 352 Flakes 61 Utilized 33 Bi-Faced

50 Misc. Site Collections 18 biface frags 54 utilized lithics 190 pottery 2 glass 34 flakes 1 bone 4 ceramics 8 metal rope

51 CFNT 4 ceramics 1 glass 53 flakes 16 pottery 50 shells 16 metal 2 bones 1 bifaced frag 180 lithics 52 metal pen tips

52 Leath Orphanage Chelsea and Manassas 168 Glass 6 pottery 15 buttons 753 Grams of Metal 39 Metal objects 1 bullet 9 bifaced fragments 1 plastic comb 1 metal fastener 1 piece of chalk 3 plastic 44 mortar 149 brick 6 slate 2 bone combs 1 bone fan blade 41 ceramics 148 coal 1 bead 200 charcoal 1 shell metal nails 136 bones/bone frags

53 Leath Orphanage Bones - 133 (Box 1 of 2) 24 Vertebrae (Box 1 of 2) 28 Long (Box 1 of 2) 2365 grams of bone frags (Box 2 of 2) Bones are mostly cattle or pig

54 Leath Porter Metal - 4 objects, and 1, 675 grams Ceramics - 101 Glass frags - 864 Brick frags - 126 button - 4 Key - 3 Coin - 5 Marble - 6 plastic - 39 slate - 57 asphalt - 1 pencil - 1 bone - 14 Jack - 1 Flakes - 5 Shoe fragments - 2 Concrete -7

55 Leath Orphanage, General Surface Glass bottles - 15 glass frags - 85 ceramics - 103 woodsamples flakes sandstone small shell points car piecefrom mortar nails metal lithic hematite Concrete charcoal tops can bonecombs asphalt sock Shoefragments pottery chalk pieceof Obsidian pen tips52 metal Marble6 - screw hooked wood fake wood charred samples leg ceramic bottle-glass bead soil samples slate record piece top piecesblack paintedpottery sherd rod metal metal Jack fired clay71 - coalgrams - Ceramics brick bifacefrags Utilizedlithics pin small rocks plastic pencil stake metal Metalgrams - Key flakes coal pot pieces chamber bullet Bone wood figure plastichuman small rope plasticcomb photosby h. mcnutt charles frag mirror fastener metal large sandstone glassfrags Coin grams charcoal button bonegrams -

Mystery Box Education Program

Information for Staff: Mystery Box Program

This program is for groups of up to 40 students, Grades 3-12.

Divide students into groups of 2-4, depending on class size. There are 10 mystery boxes available for use, so depending on group size, make sure a variety of boxes are used.

Boxes 1, 2, 5, and 7 contain prehistoric artifacts Boxes 3, 4, 8, and 9 contain historic artifacts Boxes 6 and 10 contain artifacts that are both prehistoric and historic.

Each group gets: • One box which includes up to 75 artifacts and an insert with examples of the artifacts that may be found in the box • Worksheet chart to record their findings • Worksheet with questions about their artifacts

Begin the PowerPoint presentation.

The following notes accompany the program’s PowerPoint component.

Slide 1: Welcome the students and explain to them that today they will learn how to sort artifacts like an archaeologist by discovering what the artifacts in their mystery box are and how they were used.

Slide 2: • What is archaeology? Ask the students what they think archaeologists is. • Advance slide to show cartoon of archaeologists and picture of Indiana Jones and explain that these are fictional representations of archaeologists. • Then read the quote from the Society of American Archaology, ““Archaeology is more than just a treasure hunt. It is a challenging search for clues to the people, events, and places of the past."

Slide 3: • What is an artifact? Ask the students what they think an artifact is. • Advance slide to show the answer, “An artifact is an object found by archaeologists. Artifacts tell us about cultures from the past.” • Advance slide again, and ask students, “What can we learn about people from the artifacts they leave behind?

Slide 4: • Explain what stratigraphy is, and why it is important for this project. • Stratigraphy is the study of layers in the ground. • Show on the slide where the different layers of artifacts are: modern, historic, and prehistoric. • Ask students what the difference is between history and prehistory. • Answer: History is the record of the past, which is recorded in writing we can read today. • Prehistory is a time before writing, so we learn about the people who lived in prehistory through artifacts they left behind.

Slide 5: • Explain to the students that in front of them they each have a box that has real artifacts that are either prehistoric or historic artifacts, though some boxes may have both types.

Slide 6: • Show the students the slide that has pictures of various types of artifacts. • A more detailed look at each of the types of artifacts follows this slide. • Next pass out and the chart worksheet and explain how they fill it out. • Also explain the worksheet with 5 questions at this time. • Divide the groups into recorders and identifiers. As the program is completed, make sure to switch the roles, so each students get to try both recording the findings and identifying artifacts.

*** • Allow students to begin sorting their boxes. After 5-10 minutes, make sure they switch the roles of recording and identifying. • After an additional 5-10 minutes make sure that they are almost done sorting and recording, and remind them to answer the questions on their worksheet.

Slide 7: • Ask students what they would leave behind? • Ask students what they think archaeologists would say about the things they left?

Slide 8: The following questions are from the worksheet the students filled out.

1. What are some of the artifacts you found? 2. Are your artifacts prehistoric, historic, or both? 3. What would the artifacts you leave behind say about you? 4. What would you leave behind? 5. What was your favorite artifact in the box?

Mystery Box Questions

1. What are some of the artifacts you found?

2. Are your artifacts prehistoric, historic, or both?

3. What was your favorite artifact in the box?

4. What would you leave behind?

5. What would the artifacts you leave behind say about you?

Prehistoric Artifacts

LITHICS BONE

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POTTERY POINTS Historic Artifacts

GLASS METAL

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CERAMICS PLASTIC WHAT IS ARCHAEOLOGY?

Mystery Box

“Archaeology is more than just a treasure hunt. It is a challenging search for clues to the people, events, and places of the past." - Society for Historical Archaeology

WHAT IS AN ARTIFACT? STRATIGRAPHY

Study of layers in the ground. An artifact is an object found by archaeologists. Artifacts tell us about cultures from the past. On this example you can see the layers that show modern, historic, and pre -historic artifacts.

What can we learn about What is the difference between people from the artifacts history and prehistory? they leave behind?

OBJECTS YOU MAY FIND ARE THE ARTIFACTS IN YOUR BOX … Lithics Points

Pottery Bones Ceramics Glass Metal Prehistoric? Historic? Both? Plastic

What would YOU leave behind? Questions

What kind of things do you have in your house?

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Group Information

C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa 1987 Indian Village Drive Memphis, Tennessee 38109 (901) 785 - 3160 http://www.memphis.edu/chucalissa/ [email protected]

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Letter to Educators from the Director General Information Making Reservations Information for Teachers and Group Leaders Sample Group Itinerary Preparing for Your Visit Pre-visit Activities Student Expectations Proper Dress Parking Payment of Admission Fees Chaperones Restrooms Lunch Photography Museum Gift Shop Weather

Dear Educator,

We take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in the C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa. At our Museum, visitors experience a prehistoric American Indian mound complex, a hands-on archaeology laboratory, exhibits on the prehistoric and historic occup ations of the region, a nature trail, and a fully certified arboretum, one of the few in the Memphis area. Students gain an appreciation for preserving the past while learning about the science of archaeology, and the fascinating history of both contempora ry American Indians and of those who once lived occupied the land prior to European contact.

Today, the C.H. Nash Museum and the Chucalissa site are operated by the University of Memphis. The exhibits and presentations focus on the interpretation of the p rehistoric Mississippian culture, the scientific discipline of archaeology, the study of Native Americans of the past and present day, and the African American history of this unique archaeological site. The earthen mounds at Chucalissa were constructed and occupied between 1000 - 1500 A.D. by people of the Mississippian culture. These Native Americans, or American Indians, occupied nearly the entire Mississippi River Valley from Wisconsin to the Gulf of M exico. The Mississippians built platform mounds used for ceremonies and residences of high ranking officials. Some mounds were used as cemeteries for the dead. The Mississippians lived in permanent villages with houses made of mud and thatch. Hunting, fish ing and corn agriculture were staples of the Mississippian diet. Chucalissa’s prehistoric Indians also participated in a vast trade network and a complex society.

Their descendants, including the Choctaw, Chickasaw, Quapaw and Cherokee, are a few of the contemporary tribes that still live in the Midsouth region. Also, the area surrounding the Chucalissa site was the home for many African Americans from the times of slavery to the modern communities.

To prepare for your class visit, this packet contains i nformation about our site and the opportunities available during your visit. These materials will better prepare your students for an educational and enjoyable visit. We encourage you to share this information with other educators.

If you have additional questions or for more information, please feel free to call us at 901-785-3160 or write to [email protected]. Thank you for choosing the C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa. We look forward to your visit.

Sincerely,

Robert Connolly Museum Director

General Information

The C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa offers a variety of educational opportunities and fun learning experiences for students of all ages. Chucalissa was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1994.

Tours • Guided tours are available for all visiting school groups. Teachers are provided with a visitor’s guide containing important points of interest. • A Hands-On Archaeology Laboratory Exhibit is available year-round and incl udes Native American tools and technology, items from their environment, samples of pottery and stone, and mortar and pestle used for grinding corn. • Exhibits explore both the prehistoric and historic American Indian cultures of the Midsouth along with the African American experience in the area. • The site complex contains a Nature Trail, Arboretum, Museum Store and a Picnic Area. • We also offer special programing and craft making opportunities for student groups which are detailed in the section titled “Chucalissa Educational Programming.”

Admission Fees Student/Children group tours are $2.00 per person for students and $3.00 per adult with one free adult per ten students. Please make guided tour reservations at least two weeks in advance.

GROUP RAT ESESES AND TOURS REQUIRE ADVANCE RESERVATIONS.

Please contact the museum at (901) 785 – 3160 or by email at [email protected] for information or to schedule a group.

Information for Teachers and Group Leaders

Upon arrival, leaders should coordinate payment of fees at the front desk in the Museum Store.

A Visitor’s Guide containing information about the museum and site is provided to each adult.

After the welcome, if your group co ntains more than twenty students, we will divide the class into groups of no more than twenty students per group and rotate them among their chosen activities in 20 to 30 minute increments. See the sample itinerary on the next page.

In addition to the m useum and site tour, we offer an array of activities - including short talks and arts and crafts. The amount of time for these activities varies and can be fashioned to suit your needs.

See the attached Activity & Craft section for more information.

Other opportunities to consider during your visit: o Nature Trail (a 1/2 mile loop in the woods) o Arboretum (along the nature trail) o Picnic Area

If you have special programming requests please do not hesitate to contact us in advance!

Please reme mber that Teachers/Chaperones are responsible for maintaining order with the students. Attention to this detail provides a more enjoyable experience for all and allows the museum staff to focus on instruction and student activity.

Sample Itinerary

9:00 – The group arrive at the museum, and the teacher or group leader pays at the front desk while the students are escorted into the museum theatre.

9:15 – The Chucalissa Introductory video is shown

9:30 – 1st Rotation: Group A: Exhibit Hall Group B: Hands-On Lab Group C: Craft

10:00 – 2nd Rotation: Group A: Craft Group B: Exhibit Hall Group C: Hands-on Lab

10:30 – 3rd Rotation: Group A: Hands-on Lab Group B: Craft Group C: Exhibit Hall

11:00 – Additional Programming or Outside Tour

11:30 – Gather in museum theater for closing and thank you. You may allow time for gift shop or restroom breaks before departing.

Preparing for Your Visit

Pre-visit Activities Prepare your students for a visit to Chucalissa by using the activity sheets and reading the background information provided in the group resources section of our website . Please share the enclosed materials with other teachers participating in your group visit.

Student Expectations First and foremost, s tudents are expected to be respectful of the earthworks and artifacts of the American Indians that comprise the C.H. Nash Museum and the Chucalissa site. Please WALK everywhere- -no running or horseplay. Stay together as a group and follow your guide. Plea se, no gum, candy, eating or drinking inside the museum. Deposit trash in a trash can. No touching exhibits except in the Hands -On Archaeology Labora tory Exhibit or with the assistance of a guide.

Proper Dress Students should wear appropriate comfortabl e clothing and shoes, and dress for the weather with coats, gloves, rain gear, etc. During the tour, you will walk throughout the museum and the mound complex. Chu calissa is an archaeological site -- with dirt, bugs, poison ivy, rain, heat and cold. If your class plans to hike the nature trail, long pants, sturdy shoes, and bug repellent are required.

Parking Unload your bus or cars directly in front of the Museum. Buses must park in the upper lot near the picnic area to allow for adequate vehicle room.

Payment of Admission Fees Admission fees must be paid by the day of your visit. The amount of the fees are determined when you schedule your tour, based on the number of participants you report and any additional activity fees. Designate one adult from you r group to check-in and make the payment of fees at the admission desk. We need to know the exact number of students, teachers and chaperones in your group. Please make checks payable to the University of Memphis.

Restrooms We have limited restroom facil ities available in the front and back of the museum. As necessary, allow additional time for restroom use.

Lunch Food and Drinks are prohibited in the main hall of the Museum. Open picnic areas are available for students to eat lunch. We can accommodat e a limited space for students to each lunch BUT ONLY WITH AD VANCE NOTICE. The T.O. Fuller State Park, adjacent to the Chucalissa site, has several picnic areas and covered shelters. Contact the Park at 901 - 543-7581 for more information.

Photography Photographs may be taken inside the museum and outside throughout the mound complex.

Museum Gift Shop Your class is welcome to browse our gift shop during your visit. Many items are priced at under $5.00. As well, see the attached flyer for “Grab Bag” options.

Chaperones Adult chaperones are responsible for maintaining order with the visiting school grou p, provide learning assistance, and be prepared to help with an activity. Chaperones are required to remain with students throughout the tour. Smoking is allowed only in the parking area in front of the museum.

Weather If weather conditions are unfavorabl e, the outside tour may be replaced with additional programming.

Pre-Visit & Post-Visit Activities

C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa 1987 Indian Village Drive Memphis, Tennessee 38109 (901) 785 - 3160 http://www.memphis.edu/chucalissa/ [email protected]

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Chucalissa Vocabulary Words …………………………………………………… 3 Word Search ………………………... …………..………………………………. .. 5 Animals of Chucalissa ………………………………... ……………………….... 6 Sinti Coloring Page……………………………………………………………..... 8 Vocab ulary Crossword Puzzle ………………………………………………….... 9 Activity Ideas and Resources …..……………………………………………….. 11

Chucalissa Vocabulary Word List

ANTHROPOLOGY – the study of humankind through culture

ARCHAEOLOGIST – a scientist who studies archaeology through methods such as survey, excavation, mapping, and laboratory analysis

ARCHAEOLOGY – the scientific study of past human cultures by analyzing sites like Chucalissa

ARTIFACT – objects manufactured, used, or mo dified by humans such as pottery sherds and lithic or stone tools

B.C.E. – “before common era;” equivalent of “B.C.” referring to the period of time before year 1

BORROW PITS – are pits in the ground formed when the workers removed baskets of dirt to b uild their mounds. One of the borrow pits used to build the mounds at Chucalissa is across from the picnic area you passed on your drive into the museum parking area.

C.E. – “common era;” equivalent of “A.D.” referring to the period of time starting with year 1

CERAMICS – a type of pottery made from fired clay to make bowls, bottles, and jars. Mississippian ceramics are characterized by a crushed freshwater shell temper which adds strength to the vessel making it less likely to crack when drying or firing.

CHRONOLOGY – arrangement of events or artifacts in the order of occurrence in time

CULTURE – is a set of learned beliefs, values, and behaviors (life ways) shared by the members of a society.

EFFIGY VESSELS - pots made in the shape of a person, animal, or other nat ural object

ETHNOBOTANY – the study of the way humans use plants

EXCAVATION – the scientific digging and recording of an archaeological site.

FAUNA – animals

FLOTATION – an archaeological collection technique using water to separate heavy and light objects from the soil sample

HISTORIC – the period after the advent of written records

HORTICULTURE – the growing of fruit, flowers, ornamental plants, and vegetables in gardens with the use of machinery or domesticated animals

LITHICS – stone tools MIDDEN – the scientific name for a garbage heap, or refuse pile

MISSISSIPPIAN – a American Indian mound -building culture that grew along the Mississippi River Valley between 1000 and 1500 C.E.

MOUND – a large earthen construction built by American I ndians as a platform for important public buildings or to contain human graves

PALISADE – a strong, high wall made of logs intended for defense

PREHISTORIC – the period before the advent of written records

POSTMOLDS – form when a wooden post decays, or is removed, leaving in its place a different colored dirt

SHAMANS – are known by many names: medicine men; healers; spiritual leaders

SHERDS – individual pieces of broken Native American pottery.

SITE – the place where an archaeological find is located

STRATIGRAPHY – the study of the layers of soil produced by the build up of debris, dirt, and soil over time

THREE SISTERS – include corn, beans, and squash that are grown together and protect each other during the growth process

Chucalissa Word Search

Anthropology Culture Excavation Fauna Effigy Ethnobotany Flotation Historic Lithics Midden Archaeology Artifact Borrow Pits Ceramics Chronology Mississippian Mound Prehistoric Site Sherds

The Animals of Chucalissa Can you match the animals with their Choctaw names?

Chukfi Deer Woodpecker Raccoon Fani Hawk Hasimbish Homma Rabbit Isi Hawk Loksi Frog Noshoba Holba Snake Oktik Coyote Sinti Turtle Shaw Squirrel Shukatti Woodpecker

The Animals of Chucalissa Chukfi = Rabbit Isi = Deer Fani = Squirrel

Hasimbish Homma = Hawk Noshoba Holba = Coyote Sinti = Snake

Oktik = Woodpecker Loksi = Turtle Shukatti = Frog

Shawi = Raccoon

What color would your sinti snake be? These sintis, or snakes, are found on Chucalissa’s Sinti vessal. These snakes were drawn on the Sinti vessel over 1000 years ago. If you had been there, what colors would you have painted the Sintis ?

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ACROSS 1. Life ways shared by the members of a society 4. Another word for Farming 7. A scientist who studies archaeology 8. The period before written records 9. the place where an archaeological find is located 10. The study of humanki nd through culture 13. The scientific name for a garbage heap or refuse pile 14. Arrangement of events or artifacts in order 16. The study of the layers of produced by the build up of dirt over time 17. A large earthen hill built by Native Americans 18. The scientific study of past human cultures

DOWN 1. abandoned house, in Choctaw 2. A Native American mound-building culture between 1000 and 1500 C.E. 3. The collective name for corn, beans, and squash 5. “Before Common Era” abbv 6. objects archaeologists study 11. stone tools 12. Bowls and vessels made of clay 15. The period after written records

Crossword Puzzle Answers

ACROSS 1. Life ways shared by the members of a society = Culture 4. Farming = Agriculture 7. A scientist who studies archaeol ogy = archaeologist 8. The period before written records = prehistory 9. the place where an archaeological find is located = site 10. The study of humankind through culture = anthropology 13. The scientific name for a garbage heap or refuse pile = midden 14. Arrangement of events or artifacts in order = timeline 16. The study of the layers of produced by the build up of dirt over time = stratigraphy 17. A large earthen hill built by Native Americans = mound 18. The scientific study of past human cultures = archaeology

DOWN 1. abandoned house, in Choctaw = chucalissa 2. A Native American mound-building culture between 1000 and 1500 C.E. = Mississippian 3. The collective name for corn, beans, and squash = the three sisters 5. “Before Common Era” = BCE 6. objects archaeologists study = artifacts 11. stone tools = lithics 12. Bowls and vessels made of clay = pottery 15. The period after written records = history

Native American Activities and Websites

1. Plant a Three Sisters Gar den using corn, beans and squash. Instructions and ideas at: http://faq.gardenweb.com/faq/lists/teach/2003045238014436.html

2. Make a healthy meal out of foods Native Americans would have gathered and grown. Compare this to your modern diet. Recipes and ideas at: http://www.ewebtribe.com/NACulture/food.htm

3. Locate Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, and the Mississippi River on a map. http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/historic_us_cities.html

4. Print out the pictures of pottery provided on the websites below. Students decorate, cut out the shape, and the n shatter their pottery by tearing it into several pieces. Working in archeological teams, students trade broken pottery and piece it together by gluing onto construction paper. http://www.apples4theteacher.com/coloring -pages/native-americans/pottery.html

5. Create a classroom museum. Display student work and pictures of Native American pottery. http://www.apples4theteacher.com/coloring -pages/native-americans/

6. Visit Pinson Mound, Toltec Mounds , or the Hampson Museum to learn more about Native American life in the Mid-South. Visit the Pink Palace museum to s ee exceptional examples of Native American tools, pottery, and a scale model of a Mississippian period dwelling in the First Americans galley.

7. List foods you might have eaten if you had lived before European settlement. How would you have obtained you r food? Compare this to your modern diet. http://historylink101.com/1/native_american/native_american_indian.htm http://www.ewebtribe.com/NACulture/food.htm

8. Research local street names or places in the Mid -South that reflect native American languages. (Former Memphis Chicks Ball Club, Tishomingo MS, Chickasaw Gardens…) http://users.michweb.net/~orendon/americans/glosary1.html

9. Visit the Chucalissa website to participate in a virtual dig at the archaeological site! http://memphis.edu/chucalissa/ChucalissaKids.htm

Native American Related Websites

Chucalissa for Kids -- http://memphis.edu/chucal issa/ChucalissaKids.htm

Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian -- http://americanhistory.si.edu/

Native American Indian Genealogy -- ht tp://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/index.htm

Historical maps -- http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/historic_us_cities.html

National Endowment for the Humanities – http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=378

Pinson mounds -- http://www.tennessee.gov/environment/parks/PinsonMounds/

Toltec mounds -- http://www.arkansasstateparks.com/toltecmounds/

Pink Palace Museum -- http://www.memphismuseums.org/

Hampson Museum -- http://www.arkansasstateparks.com/hampsonmuseum/

The Tennessee Archaeology Network - http://frank.mtsu.edu/~kesmith/TNARCH/

Dig’s Archaeology Guide for Tennessee - http://www.digonsite.com/guide/tennessee.html

Society for American Archaeology - click on the Educators link - http://www.saa.org

Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians - http://www.choctaw.org/

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma - http://www.choctawnation.com/

Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma - http://www.chickasaw.net/

American Indian Association of Millington - http://americanindianassoc.com/

Educational Programming & Crafts

C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa 1987 Indian Village Drive Memphis, Tennessee 38109 (901) 785 - 3160 http://www.memphis.edu/chucalissa/ [email protected]

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Important Information …………………………………………………………………………… 3 Sample Itinerary …………………………………………………………………………………. 4 Ed ucational Programs ………………………………………………………………………… 5 Mystery Box ………………………………………………………………………….. 6 Music Across Cultures..………………………………………………………………. 6 Native American Music ……………………………………………………………….6 Native Americans in Memphis ……………………………………………………….. 7 Preh istory to Trail of Tears ……………………………………………………………7 Scavenger Hunt ………………………………………………………………………..7 Story Telling ………………………………………………………………………….. 7 Trash Talks …………………………………………………………………………… 9 Crafts ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 10 Coloring ……………………………………………………………………………….. 11 Complex Beading………………………………………………………………………..11 Painted Snakes…………………………………………………………………………..11 Paper weaving……………………………………………………………………………11 Pottery……………………………………………………………………………………11 Simple Beading…………………………………………………………………………..11 Talking Sticks …………………………………………………………………………...11 Woven Jute Baskets…………………………………………………………………...…11

Important Information Regarding Programming and Crafts

• We offer the following programs to classes and groups on field trips. • This guide provides information regarding time limits, ages, and a description of each program and craft. • Please see the attachment regarding curriculum standards to learn more about the standards covered by programming. • Groups generally chose one or two programming options when making a reservation. Please request which programming you wish to participate in at the time of placing your reservation so the museum can prepare for your visit with adequate supplies and staffing.

Sample Itinerary

9:00 – The group arrive at the museum, and the teacher or group leader pays at the front desk while the students are escorted into the museum theatre.

9:15 – The Chucalissa Introductory video is shown

9:30 – 1st Rotation: Group A: Exhibit Hall Group B: Hands-On Lab Group C: Craft

10:00 – 2nd Rotation: Group A: Craft Group B: Exhibit Hall Group C: Hands-on Lab

10:30 – 3rd Rotation: Group A: Hands-on Lab Group B: Craft Group C: Exhibit Hall

11:00 – Additional Programming or Outside Tour

11:30 – Gather in museum theater for closing and thank you. You may allow time for gift shop

Programs

Our programs are designed to give students an opportunity to learn about Native Americans, archaeology, anthropology and history in a setting other than the traditional classroom. Many of the programs include a hands-on aspect that students may not be exposed to in other settings, including working with actual artifacts. Please review the programs and choos e the program that works best for your class or group. Pay particular attention to the suggested age levels for each program. When making a reservation, please be as specific as possible so the museum will have adequate staffing and supplies for your visi t.

Mystery Box Grades: 3-8 Time: 30 - 45 minutes

Participants in our Mystery Box Activity have the opportunity to analyze and interpret artifacts following the procedures used by professional archaeologists. In an introduction to the activity, students learn that archaeology is a scientific exercise and not a simple treasure hunt as often displ ayed in popular media. In groups of four, students are then assigned a Discovery Box that contains actual historic and/or prehistoric artifacts which they sort, inventory, and interpret. Throughout the activity students learn about the cultures that produc ed the artifacts. The students record their findings while considering the artifacts function, the raw materials used to manufacture the artifact, and whether the object was used by historic or prehistoric peoples. Prehistoric artifacts include pottery, pr ojectile points, stone tools, lithics, and animal bones. Historic artifacts include bottles, ceramics, metal objects, and plastics. After interpreting their own Discovery Box, each student group compares the similarities and differences of the culture repr esented by their box with that of groups. The activity concludes with a discussion of the types of artifacts that we leave behind today that will be interpreted by future generations of archaeologists.

Music Across Cultures Grades: K-12 Time: 30 - 45 minutes

This program uses instruments from cultures of the Native Americans, Africans, and South America to explore how music is used by many different cultures in both religious and social activities. First, students are introduced to the many cultural settings in which musical instruments are used throughout the world. Then, students receive a demonstration and lesson on the Native American use of the Pow Wow drum and chanting associated with various types of dancing. A drumming circle is then created where th e entire group has the opportunity to perform and create their own musical story.

Native Americans in Memphis Time: 45 Minutes Grades K-8

In this program about the various prehistoric cultures in the Mid -South areas, students have a chance to try thei r own hand at such tasks as spear throwing and grinding corn. While learning about the various chores and tasks each gender was assigned, they will make comparisons with their own lives. Students will follow the timeline from the Paleolithic, Archaic, Wo odland, and Mississippian periods.

Native American Music Program Time: 45 minutes Grades: K-8 and special needs

The program explores the history of traditional musical instruments along with an actual demonstration. Students will learn about various instruments and ways the music is used in Native American culture. Comparisons with other cultures from throughout the world are also presented. Through a story-telling activity, individual students are selected to play different instruments. For an addi tional fee of $2.00 per person, each students receieves a bamboo flute to use during the program and take home.

Prehistory to Trail of Tears Grades: 6 – 12 Time: 20-30 minutes

Explore the presence of American Indians in the Midsouth from 10,000 BC to their forced removal from the region in the 1830s. This program details archaeological evidence found of Native Americans throughout the United States, and discusses earthworks complexes such as the Serpent Mound in Ohio, Poverty Point in Lousiana, And Cahokia Mounds in Illinois. The program also discusses and analyzes different stereotypes of Native Americans and emphasizes the diversity among tribes.

Scavenger hunt Grades 3-8 Time: 10-20 Minutes

Students explore the exhibits in a hu nt for answers to questions relating to the displays. This activity is a great way to engage students and teach them what to look for in the exhibits. Students learn about Native American culture and life ways while playing a game and competing. First thr ee students or first group to finish and get all their answers gets a small prize from our giftshop!

Storytelling and Videos Times: Vary Grades: Vary

We offer several video choices that explore the history and contemporary lives of both the Chickasaw and Choctaw Indians. We also offer videos that contain age appropriate stories that highlight different aspects of Native American culture. The programs range from basic introduction to American Indians of the mid -south to creation beliefs. The videos are pro duced

by Native Americans of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw and the Chickasaw Nations. Videos and storytelling are great choices for rainy days.

Please choose as many of these as you wish, but be sure to specify when making a reservation which selection s you would like to reserve.

The Rough Face Girl Grades K-5 25 minutes This animated story from Raven Tales told by Frog, teaches the young character Dza and children today the idea that true beauty lies within.

Tales of Wonder I and Tales of Wonder II Grades K-6 Various Times Cherokee/Powhatan descendent Gregg Howard is the storyteller in these offerings. Rabbit and the Bear – Value of working together for the good of all Why rabbit has a short tail – Result of playing tricks on others Why possum’s tail is bare – When ego gets in the way The Ruby Necklace – Origin story of the first corn Origin of Fire – How nature and people work together Pleiades and the Pine Tree – Story of 6 mischievous Indian boys Little Gray Bat – What happens when you lie about who you are Little Turtle – What happens when you try to be something you aren’t How Deer got Antlers – The disgrace of cheating Flying Squirrel – Power of believing Ball Game – Smallest can be the bravest Strawberries – Story of th e first man and woman Hawk and Hunter – Story of the mythical hawk Daughter of the Sun – Story of the four seasons Democracy – Origin of United States Constitution Dream Catcher – Story of the circle of life Origin of Bluebonnets – power of a little girl’s love Sky People – Story of beings that live in the sky

How Rabbit Lost His Tail Grades 4-8 This story is told in the traditional Chickasaw language. Ability to read the subtitles is recommended.

When the Rabbit Stops Dancing Grades 6-12 17 minutes

This film looks at life on the Choctaw Native American Reservation in Mississippi, and explains how the Choctaw have gone from one of the poorest to one of the wealthiest tribes over 10 years.

The World of Native American Dance Grades 8-12 65 minutes This documentary takes a look at the beauty, artistry, athleticism, and competition found in Native American dance. Peter Coyote explores meanings and origins of the dances.

Black Indians: An American Story Grades 9-12, and adults 1 hour Narrated by James Earl Jones, this film explores what brought the two groups together, what drove them apart, and the challenges they face today. Family memories and historical highlights reveal the mark of their unique ancestries, and their influence throughout the generations.

Trash Talks

Time: 30 minutes Grades: 5-12

Archaeologists excavate through what people left behind, or other people’s garbage. Pretend you are an archaeologist from the future examining the trash of today. What can you learn about our culture from our trash? Examine the modern “artifacts” left behind to discover the lifeways of today

Crafts

These craft projects are not only a fun outlet and opportunity to create something of their own, they are also an opportunity for museum staff to present examples of Native American traditions, cultures, a nd folklore. These crafts also help students, especially younger students and those with special needs, with dexterity, color/pattern identification, and following instructions. Please specify your choices, paying close attention to suggested grade levels , at the time of reservation to ensure proper staffing and adequate supplies at your time of visit.

Coloring Cost: Free Grades: PreK-3 and special needs Students receive a coloring book with pictures and stories about the history of Native Americans in the Mid-south areas. The children then get to take the coloring books home with them and continue learning about Native Americans at Chucalissa after they leave the site.

Complex Beading Cost: $2/student Grades: 4-8 While learning about jewelry and adornment of Native American cultures, students make complex bracelets or necklaces using hemp thread and beads. Students also learn about the color symbolism associated with various colors in Native American cultures.

Painted Snakes Cost: $2/student Grades: K-6, special needs Students learn about the sinti and its significance at Chucalissa while painting a wooden snake.

Paper weaving Cost: Free Grades: 2-5 Learn how Native Americans wove materials found in nature to make baskets and mats while creating a paper place mat.

Pottery Cost: $1/student Grades: 1-8 Students create their own clay pot to take home while learning about how Native Americans made p ottery and about the pottery found at Chucalissa.

Simple Beading Cost: Free Grades: K-6, special needs Students learn about colors and symbolism in Native American cultures, as well as jewelry and adornment in their cultures while creating a necklace or bracelet with basic pony beads.

Talking Sticks Cost: Free Grades: K-5 and special needs Talking Stick s were used by Native Americans to keep order at meetings. Students learns about the history of talking sticks while creating their own.

Woven Jute Baskets Cost: $2/student Students weave their own baskets while learning about the traditional craft of we aving