Marble Springs - Educational programs

Those who live in and around the East Tennessee area are enriched by the historical preservation throughout the region. One way schools can expand the learning experience of its students is through field trips. Marble Springs has been a destination for thousands of school children throughout the decades. One of the best ways to learn about Tennessee history is to go to these sites and see how families lived, worked and played.

Marble Springs is looking to improve it educational program and want some ideas and suggests from teachers and students on ways this can be done. Please send any suggestions to this email address marblesprings@hotmail.com and in the subject line type MS educational ideas.

Camping - At Marble Springs, we have a special area set aside for Scout camping. This area is large enough to host many patrols or even a district camporee. It’s is lightly wooded and fairly level.
What we provide - Tours of the historic area, Free firewood, Staff assistance (if desired), Water, Nature trail, Reenactors, Programs as arranged, A good time for all!
Boy Scouts Merit Badges
At Marble Springs we have Counselors available for a large array of Merit Badges.
Some that we offer include: American Heritage, Archaeology, Basketry, Bird study, Camping, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Forestry, Gardening, Genealogy, Indian Lore, Leatherwork, Pioneering, Public speaking, Surveying, Wilderness Survival, Woodwork and more.
Cub Scouts Activies
We also offer many programs for the Cubs. Several of our staff has been involved in Cub Scouts for years.
Tigers – by coming to Marble Springs you achieve (1G. Go See It!) by discovering how frontier family live and how they differ from today. 5D make a leaf rubbing, 5G take a hike, Elective 22: have a picnic, Elective 35: play a game outdoors.
Wolfs – Achievement 10b: visit museum with your family, Elective 18a: help plan and hold a picnic with your family or den, Elective 18g: Point out poisonous plants. Tell what to do if you accidentally touch one of them.
Bears – Achievement 3b: find out about two famous Americans. Tell the things they did or are doing to improve our way of life. Achievement 3d: find out where places of historical interest are located in or near you town or city. Go to visit one of them with your family or den. Achievement 8e: Find out some history about your community, Achievement 10a: Go on a day trip with members of your family.
Webelos – can work on their Outdoorsman and Forester pins.

If you don’t see something that will fit your needs, give us a call at (865) 573-5508 and I am sure we can find some way to help enhance your Scouts’ experiences. We are currently exploring sponsoring a Venturing Post with an emphasis on Living History. Anyone interested, please call.

Girl Scouting Activies

- there are a lot of activates with nature, wild life, hiking and other scouting themes. That would make Marble Springs a great place to come to.

As with any youth group outing a patch is available to show their participations for only $2.50. Any one planning on making Marble Springs a destination should call (865) 573-5508 or Email marblesprings@hotmail.com to make reservations for the date you want. Those wishing to come to Marble Springs should download the Site use rules.


	Educational opportunities...

JOHN RHEA 1753-1831 John Rhea, pioneer, statesman, and early advocate of higher education, was born in northwest Ireland in 1753. He was the son of Joseph Rhea, a Scottish Presbyterian minister transplanted to Ireland, and Elizabeth McIllwaine, also ScotsIrish. As a child, he immigrated with his parents to Pennsylvania and later into western North Carolina near what is now Blountville, Tennessee. A soldier in the Revolutionary War, Rhea completed a degree in classical studies and law from Princeton University in 1780. Representing Sullivan County in the North Carolina House of Commons, he voted for the ratification of the U.S. Constitution in 1789. As Tennessee evolved from a territory into a state, Rhea sat on the constitutional committee of 1796. Representing Sullivan County during the first three sessions of the Tennessee General Assembly, he chaired the committee that drafted the guiding rules for the legislature. In 1802 Rhea entered the national political scene, and, with the exception of 1815-16, was a member of the House of Representatives until 1823. John Rhea died in 1831 and is buried in Blountville. Rhea				County and Rheatown (Greene County) carry his name.
		Schools Those who live in and around the East Tennessee area are enriched by the historical preservation throughout the region. One way schools can expand the learning experience of its students is through field trips. Marble Springs has been a destination for thousands of school children throughout the decades. One of the best ways to learn about Tennessee history is to go to these sites and see how families lived, worked and played. Marble Springs is looking to improve it educational program and want some ideas and suggests from teachers and students on ways this can be done. Please send any suggestions to this email address marblesprings@hotmail.com and in the subject line type MS educational ideas. Scouting Opportunities at Marble Springs Camping - At Marble Springs, we have a special area set aside for Scout camping. This area is large enough to host many patrols or even a district camporee. It’s is lightly wooded and fairly level. What we provide - Tours of the historic area, Free firewood, Staff assistance (if desired), Water, Nature trail, Reenactors, Programs as arranged, A good time for all! Boy Scouts Merit Badges At Marble Springs we have Counselors available for a large array of Merit Badges. Some that we offer include: American Heritage, Archaeology, Basketry, Bird study, Camping, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Forestry, Gardening, Genealogy, Indian Lore, Leatherwork, Pioneering, Public speaking, Surveying, Wilderness Survival, Woodwork and more. Cub Scouts Activies We also offer many programs for the Cubs. Several of our staff has been involved in Cub Scouts for years. Tigers – by coming to Marble Springs you achieve (1G. Go See It!) by discovering how frontier family live and how they differ from today. 5D make a leaf rubbing, 5G take a hike, Elective 22: have a picnic, Elective 35: play a game outdoors. Wolfs – Achievement 10b: visit museum with your family, Elective 18a: help plan and hold a picnic with your family or den, Elective 18g: Point out poisonous plants. Tell what to do if you accidentally touch one of them. Bears – Achievement 3b: find out about two famous Americans. Tell the things they did or are doing to improve our way of life. Achievement 3d: find out where places of historical interest are located in or near you town or city. Go to visit one of them with your family or den. Achievement 8e: Find out some history about your community, Achievement 10a: Go on a day trip with members of your family. Webelos – can work on their Outdoorsman and Forester pins. If you don’t see something that will fit your needs, give us a call at (865) 573-5508 and I am sure we can find some way to help enhance your Scouts’ experiences. We are currently exploring sponsoring a Venturing Post with an emphasis on Living History. Anyone interested, please call. Girl Scouting Activies - there are a lot of activates with nature, wild life, hiking and other scouting themes. That would make Marble Springs a great place to come to. As with any youth group outing a patch is available to show their participations for only $2.50. Any one planning on making Marble Springs a destination should call (865) 573-5508 or Email marblesprings@hotmail.com to make reservations for the date you want. Those wishing to come to Marble Springs should download the Site use rules.


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