2013 Summer Camps and Dates: June 12 Hunger Games Camp; June 19 Agriculture Camp; July 10 Archaeology Camp; July 17 Frontier Camp; July 24 Science Camp. All camps are FREE and are on a first come, first serve basis. Camps are for children ages 9 through 12 and will be held from 9AM until 12 Noon on the camp dates. The Learning Lodge is open Tuesday thru Friday from 12 Noon until 5:00PM and is FREE. It is available for birthday parties, and other events at no charge during museum hours. After hours there is a $25 per hour fee. For more info or to sign up for one of the camps, call Gary Sexton (between 8 AM and 8PM only) at 423-215-1625.
The Museum of Scott County is a complex that covers over three acres of ground. It is unique in the fact that it is the only museum in the nation that is designed, built, and curated by high school students. Anthropology students uncover artifacts and bring life to past historical events. History and science students design exhibits relevant to their curriculum as it pertains to the Museum of Scott County. Drama students dress in character and take elementary pupils back in time as they act out the role of inhabitants of Scott County. English classes publish folk tales and anecdotal stories of the people of Scott County.
Contained in the complex is a history museum, WWII memorial museum, children's museum, and a frontier village. The museum is open six days a week, and admission is free.
Governor Bill Haslam visited the Museum of Scott County. Check out his pictures on flickr. Click the link below to see the pictures.
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Contact Us:
Gary Sexton
Scott High School
400 Scott High Drive
Huntsville, Tennessee 37756
Phone: 423-663-2801
Cell: 423-215-1625
E-mail: gary.sexton@scottcounty.net
Click the map below for directions to our
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