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Hibriten's Southern Cultures Honors course for Juniors and Seniors explores the various qualities that make the South a distinct region. The major course emphasis is on the history and literature of the South. Other topics explored include politics, music, art, religion, social structure, race, food, story-telling, myth and superstition. (From the official course description.) Some of the students' creative course projects will be on display at the Museum during April and May 2011. The display includes object descriptions based on the students' research. A sampling of the objects is pictured below. Exhibit Coordinator: Charles Triplett.

	"Straw" doll, egg basket, and pot holder.	Wreath of spring flowers.
"Any bird hatched in this house should be a proud one, proud for being a southerner and proud for being an American."	"Southern Plantation Homes."	Paintings, including of the 1950's civil rights sit-ins,
"Woodburning: Dixie Sign." "[The confederate flag] is a common sight here because southerners tend to have a lot of pride in the south and in their heritage."	"Patriotic Comedy."	"Under the Apple Tree."

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Photos and text by Karin Borei, Museum volunteer

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Lenoir, NC 28645

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Page updated 04/03/2011