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Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site: Cabin at Wildflower Woods
Gene Stratton-Porter, an accomplished Hoosier writer of novels and nature studies, was one of the foremost naturalists of her time. She also formed a production company that made eight of her own books into motion pictures. This site contains her original cabin from 1914, 125 acres of fields, woods and beautiful formal gardens with 35 beds along the shores of Sylvan Lake.
Download the Gene Stratton-Porter pages from the 2011-2012 Education Program Guide! Or you can download the entire guide.
Academic topics covered:
- Natural history and environmentalism
- Early 20th century culture (1913 – 1925)
- Multidisciplinary focus on art, science, reading and writing
SCHOOL GROUP TOURS
Tour Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site
Grades K – 12
Fee: $1 per student per activity
Activites include:
A Tour of Gene’s Cabin
Learn how this author and naturalist infused her personality into her home during its construction.
Grounds and Garden Tour
See many of the region’s beautiful wildflowers that Stratton-Porter transplanted to her garden.
Guided Hike Through Sower's Woods
Explore Indiana’s natural heritage and see what plants and flowers are currently in bloom.
Special Nature / Art / Literature Program
Gene Stratton-Porter wrote, drew and photographed her natural surroundings. Create a similar experience for your students.
EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP
Design Your Visit
Educators may request a specialty program for an additional fee; program topics include natural history and environmentalism; multidisciplinary learning. Call 260.854.3790 for details.
For more information on school programs and Indiana Academic Standards met at the Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site programs, contact genestrattonportershs@indianamuseum.org or Eastern Region School Program Manager at 812.273.4531, or afairchild@indianamuseum.org.
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