Seventh-grade students recently took a trip to the Fenimore Farm and Museum in Cooperstown. The trip, led by teacher Dave Burnsworth, served as an introductory activity to their Iroquois unit in social studies.
Students learned about the history and culture of the tribes who are native to New York State. They explored the Thaw Collection of American Indian Art, explored the Mohawk Bark and Seneca Log House, and were able to study artifacts through an immersive experience that brought the study of the Six Nations to life.
Students also enjoyed lunch and a ride on the carousel before returning to Walton.
The Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) are among the Native American descendants of the first people of this land. They call themselves the Haudenosaunee, which means "People who build a long house." The name Iroquois was given to them by their neighbors (Algonkian speaking people) and then used by Europeans.
The original Five Nations—Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Seneca—became the Six Nations when the Tuscarora joined in 1722.
The trip was a success. Student enjoyed the day and learned a lot about the history of the native people of New York State.
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