Welcome…. The Hay Creek Valley Historical Association invites you to participate in our 2012 summer programs at Joanna Furnace. Based on the people and times of the local community our educational programs will certainly take your child to place where they will DISCOVER, LEARN, & GROW!
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The Hay Creek Valley Historical Association’s educational programs are based on the people and times of the Historic Joanna Furnace Community
TOURS & FIELD TRIPS
A DAY AT JOANNA — Our most popular youth tour takes students through the historic Joanna Furnace iron plantation as interpreters share the life and workday of an authentic 19th century community. Students are given a game card and a map to help with their fun walking tour of the Furnace grounds. At the end of the tour students will also create a period craft.
“WHAT WOULD YOU DO . . . IF?” (two formats, 2 hour and 4 hour w/lunch break) - The program “What Would You Do if . . . ?” promotes a high level of 
student involvement. The students, in groups, explore 19th century iron community issues and concerns. Each group is presented with a unique situation to begin their quest for answers which will ultimately have them learn main characteristics of the jobs, the events and the lives of the people who lived and worked here in the 19th century as well as the iron-making process itself.
EARLY TECHNOLOGY– Science abounds as students witness authentic ‘simple’ machines from the 1800’s run from a line shaft. Lathes, post drilling, copy machines, agricultural machines, and tools of the time will be operating as students experience this living history tour. History and hands on activity included.
EARLY AMERICAN IRON INDUSTRY and THE IRON MAKING PROCESS – Take in depth tour of the Joanna Furnace complex. Ideal for high school and college aged students.
ARCHAEOLOGY ADVENTURE -- Archaeologists are studying objects uncovered during digs from our latest site...the Wheelwright Shop. See what has been found, what story there is to tell, and the steps taken before they examine a fragment. Tour an actual “dig”.
MEET THE VILLAGE CRAFTSMEN -- Early American life necessitated having various artisans present in the community to help all live a quality life. Students can meet 3-5 artisans in a round table discussion, and then break into small groups for a hands-on activity with an artisan.
LEISURE TIME -- It was not all work in the difficult times of the 19th century. With this program students will play with games and toys of the period, learn their history, and create one to take home.
THE TRAVELING TRUNK -- A highly interactive and hands-on experience using a collection of artifacts children encountered in their day to day 19th century lives. Activity begins with dressing in authentic replica garb, completing domestic chores, then off to school. Children learn how life was labor intensive, but time was taken for period games too!
Parents and Teachers of our participating students say:
One of the very best educational outings we have done”… Vernie N.
“Well organized groups and friendly demonstrations– they make it easy to learn”… Jill G.
“...A fun and educational experience. Thank-you.”... Donna Z.
“Joy of learning was obvious...crafter, presenters, etc.”... Lynne K.
“”...standards were reached because of all the artifacts provided for students to view, touch and experience.” … Jenna W. and Heather M.
To schedule your youth tour or to get additional information please call 610-286-0388 or email info@haycreek.org, Please note – groups of 20 or more students are needed for an educational program at Joanna Furnace and one chaperone is required for every 10 students. The Hay Creek Valley Historical Association youth programs are ideal for students in grades 3 to 8.
Pennsylvania Academic Standards are met in our programs in Pa History 8.2.6.A and US History 8.3.6.B in reference to documents, artifacts and historical sites. Other standards are met based on the specific program and can be discussed when you register.
HAY CREEK VALLEY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
The Hay Creek Valley Historical Association offers a $500 scholarship to graduating seniors. Click here to get more information and to download an application.
