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John Wells Pratt House ((Them Ten- Civic ideals and Practices (The…
John Wells Pratt House
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Open Wednesday-Friday, 10:00-3:00 in the months of April- December this museum reminds the people of Fulton how rich their history is.
The Museum itself represents history and each room is decorated to showcase the many things that once bolstered Fulton's economy, and were once the center of their society.
Although the museum is in good condition, a main point the organization is pushing for is more youth envelopment in the community.
Built in 1861 The John Wells Pratt House stands tall still today in Fulton as a museum and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as of 1999.
The museum holds conventions often to celebrate the town, like that celebrated by the Hunter Arms Company
This is one of Fulton's oldest companies, and every year gun enthusiasts and historians go to the Pratt House to celebrate and showcase the guns this town made so long ago.
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Theme five- Individuals, Groups, and Institutions
When the final member of the Pratt family moved out in 1975, the house went up for market and was purchased by Burger King, just to be demolished for the construction of a store.
As neighboring houses were being torn down, the mayor and town members stepped in to purchase the Pratt house back recognizing its historic importance.
Plugging the students into the situation as either the mayor, town supporters, or Burger King could allow them to work on their point of views, and help them understand working with a group of people.
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“Although we might not be considered a rich city now, Fulton has a very rich history. We need to appreciate that, it needs to be remembered,” said Pratt House Manager/Executive. (https://oswegocountytoday.com/fulton-pratt-house-keeps-local-history-alive-today/news/fulton/)
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The idea that students in the area of Fulton and neighboring towns knowing their own local history is important. If the students can better understand their own past and culture, along with the importance of the area.
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