G.A.T.E. Field trip -Fifth and Sixth Grade

"Let a Smile Be Your Umbrella on a Rainy,Rainy Day"

Our first stop, Woodly Island

The plaque on the stone is in commemoration of the Indian Massacre in 28,1860. The white house at the top of the page belongs to the City of Eureka's mayor.

Across the bay, where the large group of trees now stand, was where the massacre of the Wyott Indians took place. Now it is home to Egrets and some say that the birds are the souls if the murdered people. Every year there is a commemoration vigil held here. At this destination, we also saw the large statue of the fisherman and a plaque honoring those who died at sea.

Here we are back in Eureka, next to the Adorni Center. A replica of an old sailing ship was docked and the staff member on the right told us about the ship.

Ah, a dry place at last ! The Adorni Center staff took pity on us and let us eat inside... and guess who forgot their lunch?? Thanks, kids for giving me some of yours.

Next stop, the Maritime Museum where we saw relics of shipwrecks and lighthouses.

Ashley, Ethan and Daniel are checking out the Teddy Bear exhibit at the Clark Museum.

Ethan, Daniel, William and Susie found a BIG BEAR. In addition to the Teddy Bears we saw the Native American Regalia.

Our last stop, Fort Humboldt. The Fort was begun in the 1850's to protect the Native Americans from miners, however it's purpose changed in the 1860's when the Indians were corraled at the fort and either died or were sent up to the mountains. This room is a duplication of the corral where the Indians were brought when captured. Icon of Indians are prined on the walls.

The End of a very fun and busy day