CRHM-Scavenger Hunt

Early People Graphic

Narrative:
In 1540 Hernando de Soto and his Spanish conquistadors were the first Europeans to enter the Chattanooga country, who did they encounter and what happened to their search for gold?
Quantitative:
How many Mississippian people lived in Citico Creek from 1250 A.D. to 1550 A.D.?
Fundamental:
What were the counting disks used for and why are they a part of this exhibit?
Aesthetic:
How did they Paleo people live and survive? What if you had to live like that?
Experiential:
What is your reaction to the shell gorgets that were traded to far away places? What is your reaction to the art of the shell gorgets?

Narrative:
The Cherokee wanted to educate children for what reason? As a result, what school did they open?
Quantitative:
How far did the Cherokee expand their hunting grounds?
Fundamental:
Sequoyah, also called George Gist, was a silversmith and artist, but what did he spend years doing?
Aesthetic:
How did the Cherokee Chiefs instill power? Would you rather have this or a president?
Experiential:
How do the Cherokees think the Earth first received light and what is your reaction to this?

Growth Graphic

Narrative:
Who built the Nashville and Chattanooga railroad? Why?
Quantitative:
How many Americans died in the Civil War?
Fundamental:
In the 1850s, businesses manufactured products for sale to distant markets. How did this come about and is this why Chattanooga has, in the past, been a place for Industrial facilities?
Aesthetic:
Did the war make food and water scarce? How would that make you feel?
Experiential:
Why was the flag at half-mast on Cameron Hill? How would you describe the purpose of the flag being flown at half-mast?

New South Graphic

Narrative:
Name a significant natural resource in the 1860s and ‘70s in the Chattanooga country? How did they transport it from the mountains?
Quantitative:
What percent of Chattanooga’s workforce was employed in the iron industry by 1910?
Fundamental:
What deadly disease hit Chattanooga in 1878? Explain how this outbreak relates to the exhibit?
Aesthetic:
What did copper mining do to the Earth? Do you have strong feelings for or against this process?
Experiential:
How can you explain the rapid growth in demand for soft drinks in this exhibit?

Dynamo Graphic

Narrative:
What was the first automobile body/wrecker shop in Chattanooga in 1913?
Quantitative:
The Dixie Highway was planned in 1914. What year did they finish it and how many years did the whole process take?
Fundamental:
When did Chattanooga’s baseball team, The Lookouts, begin? How popular was the game as a spectator sport in this era?
Aesthetic:
Who helped bring electricity to Chattanooga? Do you benefit from electricity today? What do you use it for?
Experiential:
What crashed in 1929? If that were to happen today, would it affect you?