Siloam School Field Trips
Now Offering Field Trips of Siloam School!
Now that the Siloam School, a 1920s-era schoolhouse, is restored and open again to visitors, we're excited to offer field trips of the historic building during the 2024-2025 school year!
What's Included:
- Go inside the restored Siloam School with a museum educator!
- Explore the intersections between education and Civil Rights in Charlotte-Mecklenburg with hands-on history!
- Access to pre- and post-visit resources to implement in your classroom including study guides, creative projects, digital content, and more!
Grades K - 2
| Key Questions |
What was school like for students in the past? Why is Siloam School an important building to Charlotte's history? |
| Description |
This K-2 program examines how Siloam School educated Black students during Jim Crow, aiming to combat racial inequality. Through primary sources, students will gain insight to the daily lives of students at Siloam, and draw conclusions about how education can promote a more equitable future. |
| Pricing |
$6 - $8 per student |
| Curriculum Connections |
K.H.1 Understand change over time. (K.H.1.2; K.H.1.3) |
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1.H.1 Understand how people and events have changed society over time. (1.H.1.1; 1.H.1.2) |
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2.H.1 Understand how various people and events have shaped America. (2.H.1.1; 2.H.1.2; 2.H.1.3) |
Grades 3 - 5
| Key Questions |
How did Charlotte's Black community challenge racial inequality in public learning spaces? What are Rosenwald Schools? |
| Description |
This program, suited for grades 3-5, explores the Siloam School in the context of racial segregation in the U.S. South and the role of education during the Civil Rights Movement. Students will investigate how the Rosenwald Fund aided in creating educational opportunities for Black students, and delve into the work of influential figures such as Booker T. Washington and George E. Davis, who were pivotal in advancing the cause of equality in education in North Carolina and beyond. |
| Pricing |
$6 - $8 per student |
| Curriculum Connections |
3.H.1 Understand how various people and historical events have shaped local communities. (3.H.1.1; 3.H.1.2; 3.H.1.3) |
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4.H.1 Understand the role of various people, events, and ideas in shaping North Carolina. (4.H.1.1; 4.H.1.2; 4.H.1.3; 4.H.1.5) |
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5.H.1 Understand the role of various people, events, and ideas in shaping the United States. (5.H.1.1; 5.H.1.2; 5.H.1.3; 5.H.1.5) |
Middle & High School
| Key Questions |
What were the main ways Siloam School and Charlotte's Black community worked together to bring about fairer educational policies, and how did these efforts affect society in the long run? |
| Description |
Using Siloam School as a case study, students will explore the influence of Charlotte's Black community during the fight for educational equality, and determine the ways in which they elicited change at a local and state level. Through educator- and peer-led discussions and primary source analysis, students will gain understanding of how issues like segregation and disenfranchisement have impacted individuals and communities, while also recognizing the resilience of Black communities in pushing back against inequality, and discerning the lasting effects of these efforts in shaping society today. |
| Pricing |
$6 - $8 per student |
| Curriculum Connections |
Inquiry-based learning |
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Critical thinking skills |
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Evaluating primary and secondary sources |
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Group discussions |
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Collaboration |
Homeschool Groups
Homeschool groups are invited to schedule private visits to the Siloam School, accommodating students aged 6 to 17. Educators can customize these tours to align with individualized homeschool learning plans, ensuring an engaging educational experience for homeschool students across various levels.
Email Mea Agazio at marianna@charlottemuseum.org for more information.
