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Interpretive History
is a unique elective that utilizes the facilities of Pioneer Homeplace, a
collection of fully furnished 19th Century hewn log buildings. Works focuses
on the cultural history of 19th Century rural West Tennessee. Since students
dress in period costume to provide tours and demonstrations of visitors,
students must become proficient in a variety of crafts/skills including
soaping, weaving, organic dyeing, spinning, using a wood cook stove, and
identification and use of many tools. Students will incur some monetary
costs, An application must be submitted to be considered for the class. The class meets only during the fall semester, but commitments extend through the end of the school year.
United States History focuses on the social, economic, and political growth of the U.S. form the Civil War Era to the present/ Special emphasis is given to the last half of the 20th Century. This course is offered both semesters and is required for graduation.
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