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Traveling Trunks

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

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

American Civil War

American Civil War

Analyze the turbulent times of the mid-1800s through artifacts and images.  Identify the social, political, and fiscal concerns of South Carolina in years leading up to the Civil War.

World War II

World War II

Examine artifacts from World War II to learn about soldiers’ experiences in training and overseas, as well as the roles women and children had on the homefront.

The Meaning of Money

The Meaning of Money

Explore the changing role of currency throughout American history. Through playful games, students will explore trade and barter, savings and spending, rationing and more.

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 and parents can use the trunks to enhance units of study and engage students in object-based learning. Reserve your Traveling Trunk today!

 

To reserve a Traveling Trunk, complete the Traveling Trunk Request From 2023-2024 and send the form to Education Coordinator, Sarah Wright, at sarah@upcountryhistory.org.