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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

CEU courses open for enrollment

The Civil Rights Movement in Context
Investigate the precursors to the Civil Rights Movement, its leadership, its opposition, and its legacy, including lesser-studied events of the movement and primary sources.
Take this course: Begins February 2.

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oral history
A method of collecting historical information through recorded interviews with individuals who are willing to share their memories of the past.

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North Carolina Maritime Museum
Students will learn about the rich maritime history of the North Carolina coast as well as the coastal environment and barrier island ecology.
Format: article/field trip opportunity
The Iredell Museums: The Iredell Museum of Arts and Heritage
Visit the museum to explore exhibits with scientific and historic interest.
Format: article/field trip opportunity
The Mill Prong House
This historic home was restored in 1993 and was built by John Gilchrist, an important political and social leader in this area in 1802.
Format: article/field trip opportunity
Northampton County Museum
Exhibits focus on the history of the Northampton County area from the prehistoric to the present.
Format: article/field trip opportunity
Old Burke County Courthouse and Heritage Museum
Students can learn about the history of Burke County and the sessions of the NC Supreme Court held on this site in the mid-19th century when visiting the Old Burke County Courthouse.
Format: article/field trip opportunity
The Firemen's Museum
This museum documents the rich history of firefighting in New Bern, NC, starting in 1845.
Format: article/field trip opportunity
May Museum and Park
The museum houses the collection of May family artifacts and artifacts pertaining to the history of the Farmville area.
Format: article/field trip opportunity
Averasboro Civil War Battlefield
Located on N.C. 82, 3 miles east of the town of Erwin, this battlefield museum has artifacts and information about the Civil War Battle of Averasboro.
Format: article/field trip opportunity
Museum of the Albemarle
Students can explore the lives of inhabitants, the development of industries, and the Albemarle area's social and cultural background at this museum.
Format: article/field trip opportunity
4-H Rural Life Center
A great place to experience rural life in Halifax County in the early 1900's.
Format: article/field trip opportunity
Greensboro Historical Museum
Discover the rich history of Greensboro and the North Carolina Piedmont at the Greensboro Historical Museum.
Format: article/field trip opportunity
Buckner Hill Plantation
This plantation home is a good example of Greek Revival architecture. It features elaborate plaster moldings, high ceilings, and wide halls and the rooms are furnished with period furniture. Open by appointment only.
Format: article/field trip opportunity
Smith-McDowell House Museum
Discover Asheville's first mansion and oldest surviving structure, now restored as a history museum.
Format: article/field trip opportunity
The Brady C. Jefcoat Museum of Americana
Over 13,000 items of Americana can be seen in this museum in located in the old Murfreesboro High School.
Format: article/field trip opportunity
Green River Plantation
Located 7 miles from the town of Rutherfordton, the Green River Plantation has been carefully restored by the Cantrell family. It is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is open for tours.
Format: article/field trip opportunity
Rockingham County Historical Village
An original tobacco factory, a barn, a one-room school house, and a corn crib have been restored and make up the Rockingham County Historical Village.
Format: article/field trip opportunity
Zebulon Vance House
Known as the Civil War governor, Zebulon Vance moved his headquarters to this house in Statesville during the last months of the war.
Format: article/field trip opportunity
The Wright Tavern
Built in 1816, the Wright Tavern was in operation for over a century. It is a "rare example of a frame construction dog-run building and the finest existing example of this plan in North Carolina." It is open for tours by appointment only.
Format: article/field trip opportunity
The Iredell Museums: The Children's Museum
From hands-on learning experiences in the arts, culture and sciences to exhibits, programs, classes, and performances there is so much to do at the Children's Museum.
Format: article/field trip opportunity
Lincoln County Museum of History
The museum houses special collections of artifacts and historical objects as well as primary source documents such as photographs, maps, diaries, letters, and other materials.
Format: article/field trip opportunity