The Fort Frances Museum offers curriculum related Education Programmes for school classes.

Programmes can include a video presentation, artifact discovery and craft activity.

DISCOVERING HISTORY

Presentations. Featuring photographs and illustration from the museums collection and reference materials. First Nations.  Explore 10,000 years in the Rainy River District and the lifestyle changes through the cultural periods.  Archaeology, tool making, pottery decoration, rock painting, birch bark, beading and design.Explorers and the Fur Trade.  Explorers, fur trade companies, the life of the voyageur and the effect on the first nations are discussed in terms of local and Canadian History.The Pioneers. Life of the early settler in the Rainy River District- transportation, establishing a homestead, and day-to-day chores and work.Forest Industry. The harvest and processing of the forest is followed from the pioneer lumberman to the development of the primary industry of pulp and paper.Community History. A general overview of local history from 9,000 BC to the present, including prehistoric peoples , the fur trade, settlement,  transportation and industrialization.

Built Heritage. A look at the built history of Fort Frances through architectural styles, well known landmarks and hidden treasures.

ACTIVITIES

Geology- Land Forms. Fossils

First Nations- Archaeology. Birch bark &  Beads. Pottery

Fur Trade- Calligraphy and Diaries. Mapmakers and Explorers.

Pioneers- Crafts. Corn husk Dolls. Candles. Weaving and Felting

Forest Industry- Paper Makers.

Community- Artists. Documents

Collections- Comic Books. Letters and Diaries

Programmes

- Make the Curriculum Connection

-Offer a unique hands on experience.

-Explore with Artefacts

-Discover through Activities.

-Experience Arts and Crafts

All materials are provided.

Museum Staff trained through Learning through the Arts  and Professional Development Standards for Community Museums in Ontario.

Ideas? We can work with you to develop a programme to meet your needs.