Margo Schullerts

Schullerts' "Fort Encinal" is an interactive living history program where yearlong student research about the Western Movement culminates in a two-day reenactment of the period. Throughout the year, students study different aspects of the era with the help of guest speakers, books, videos, and craft making and earn "money" to use at the group's "trading post." At the end of the year, students attend the overnight Fort Encinal, where they participate in Gold Rush era activities such as basket weaving, quilting, bread baking, butter churning, panning for gold, and singing of period songs. The program promotes teamwork and learning about history in an exciting, fun environment.