Traveling Trunks

What’s the next best thing to a Museum field trip? Bringing the Museum to your school!

Traveling Trunks are fully booked for this school year. Please come back in August to reserve a trunk for the 2012-2013 school year.

The Upcountry History Museum offers a Traveling Trunk program for students and teachers!  We offer two themed trunks:

  • Civil War
  • World War II 

Intended as a supplemental educational resource and as an outreach program for schools unable to visit the Museum, the Traveling Trunks are a unique opportunity for teachers in all 15 Upcountry counties. Teachers can use the trunks to enhance units of study and engage students in object-based learning. Reserve your Traveling Trunk today!

To aid and supplement in WWII units of study, the Upcountry History Museum has also supplied images and information on our website at http://www.upcountrywwii.org/education/.

Traveling Trunk FAQs:

How do I reserve the Traveling Trunk?

  • Fill out the reservation form here:
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What is the cost to bring the Traveling Trunk to my school?

  • For a limited time, the Traveling Trunk is absolutely free! You don’t even have to pay for shipping!

How long can I have the Traveling Trunk at my school?

  • The Traveling Trunk can be reserved for two weeks at a time.

How do I pick up and return the Traveling Trunk?

  • You may either pick up and return the Trunk in person at the Museum, or have it shipped via UPS.

What SC state standards does the Traveling Trunk meet?

  • The Traveling Trunk meets South Carolina Social Studies and Language Arts Standards.

What is included in the Traveling Trunk?

  • See the “What’s in the Trunk” page of the Teacher’s Guide for details.

 

Can I read the Teacher’s Guide before I bring the Traveling Trunk to my school?

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