Wolf Creek Indian Village

For history we are back to the time period of 1600's- 1850's.   Learning about Indian culture is definitely something we want to do this year....so off we went to Wolf Creek Indian Village just a short 40 minutes away from home.   During the construction of I77,, in 1977, they discovered these Indian ruins.  After a state archaeological investigation they determined that this was an authentic ancient Indian site.  In 1996 a recreation of the site based on the records made by the archaeologist was made.  In 1998 the Wolf Creek Indian Village was open for visitors.  We had an enjoyable time learning about the culture and customs of people from this area.  The archeologist were never able to identify excatctly which tribe these people were from, so they showed what life was like for most of the Woodlands  or Algonquin tribes of this area.

a fire pit....and food storage.  They would string beans, sliced and dried squash and corn, still attached to the cob for use later.



They used a talking stick to control interruptions when people were talking....you were only allowed to talk if you had the talking stick in your hand.  Here the guide is allowing each child to ask a question or tell something new they learned.  Hummmm, maybe we'll have to adopt this tradition for family home evening, or any other time I want them to stop talking....ahhh, can you hear it, QUIET!

Below,  these are a representation of their homes.   The original site had the post holes still there so they were reconstructed exactly as they were years and years ago.

The group was broken into two....older kids and younger one.  Connor and Cailin enjoyed there time with the older kids.  Delaney, Liam and I went with the younger group.  As is always the case, Connor really did enjoy the trip, he's just bent on never smiling for a camera!!

Here they were given the opportunity to "drill hole", using he tools they would have used in the 1500's.  I think I'll stick with my Black and Decker.

Examining the stones used in the spears, which were used for hunting and proctection.

As was the custom, they were given the chance to have their face painted with a symbol.

Grinding corn for food or clay to make pots.

Our group.

Now the little Indians must be fed!