Introduction
Today you will explore The Biltmore Estate and the mysteries that lead to legends!
Follow the links to unlock your imagination...
Task
Follow the links that lead to rooms within the Biltmore where Serafina and the Black Cloak took place.
The Staircase: http://biltmore.s3.amazonaws.com/44592/grand-staircase__large.jpg
The Library: http://biltmore.s3.amazonaws.com/44592/screen-shot-2013-09-06-at-11.49.22-am_850_563__large.jpg
The Basement: http://biltmore.s3.amazonaws.com/44592/screen-shot-2013-09-06-at-11.46.57-am__large.jpg
The Kitchen: http://biltmore.s3.amazonaws.com/44592/screen-shot-2013-09-06-at-11.47.57-am_850_563__large.jpg
The Grounds: http://biltmore.s3.amazonaws.com/44592/120019blt11_g300-sz_850_563__large.jpg
Name some other rooms that are mentioned in the book. Search for those images here:
http://www.biltmore.com/visit/biltmore-house-gardens/biltmore-house
Process
How do the actual images of The Biltmore compare to your mental images when you were reading the book?
Which places/settings did you imagine to be dark and creepy? Why?
http://www.simplelifejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/IMG_0877.jpg
The Dynamo:
http://www.learnnc.org/lp/editions/biltmore-techtour/1314
The furnace room:
http://www.learnnc.org/lp/editions/biltmore-techtour/1313
Evaluation
Think about local legends surrounding the mountains of The Biltmore Estate. How do these legends impact this book?
http://www.biltmore.com/estate
What makes Biltmore Estate the perfect setting for this book?
Conclusion
If local mystery and legends lend themselves to perfect settings within a book. How could this make your town and local sites great places for a mystery book?
http://visitabingdonvirginia.com/history-abingdon/