Due to Iroquois raids, diseases brought from Europe, and territorial pressures as the settlers moved west and displaced other tribes, the Mannahoacs had moved south towards Lynchburg and north to join other tribes in Pennsylvania. I tried to focus on where they lived, Miner said. She pointed out pictures and maps on the walls of the room in the museum, as well as artifacts on display to the children. Eventually I would like to develop a collection of reproduction pieces for children to touch and feel these things. . . . That makes a big difference, Miner commented.
Studies show that everyone learns better when they can interact with the subject.
The station about dinosaurs was headed by Pat Gravely, a retired school teacher. More than in the whole state, more than in the whole country. And they were found by accident, Gravely told the students, telling them about the tracks that were discovered in a Stevensburg quarry. Also essential to the day s success were Ardelia Lawson, who works at the museum, and Carolyn Smith, a volunteer. They helped keep everything running while the children were there.