Today, the first year Social Sciences class from the Turks and Caicos Community College visited. The staff gave them an overview of the history of the Turks and Caicos and then they received a private tour, usually reserved for cruise ship excursions. The class was amazed at the size of the sheet anchor from the Molasses Reef Wreck. There was also a lively discussion of whether it was called the sheet anchor or the "sheep" anchor. The staff quickly set them straight.
After touring the museum, the staff brought the students back to the labs and offices for a close look at the work of the museum. Pieces of Lucayan pottery and documents from the 1800's illicited a choir of "ooo's". One student found a number of her family names on a record from nearby Salt Cay.
We also showed them the resources in the library and many of the students said they would be returning to complete research projects. We look forward to seeing them again.
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