Traveling Trunks
A Day in the Life - Traveling Trunk
For: Schools, grade 4
Length: 2-4 week loan
Description: Introduces students to pioneer life in southern Appalachia. It includes books, touchable artifacts, and curriculum-based materials.
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For: Schools, grade 4
Length: 2-4 week loan
Description: Introduces the diversity and history of quilts. Includes a quilt with historic designs; quilt-related books; touchable samples; 4th grade curriculum-based activities for math, English, and oral history; a computer software program; and lots of supporting materials for teachers.
Appalachian Gardens - Traveling Trunk
For: Schools, grade 3
Length: 2-4 week loan
Description: Focuses on the natural and cultural history aspects of gardening in mountains. The trunk features curriculum-based activities, hands-on exercises, experiments, definitions, diagrams, worksheets, and crafts. Science activities contained within the trunk range in scope from understanding decomposition in the soil to the pollination of flowers. Special equipment for classroom use includes a microscope to look at soil, flower, and insect parts; a butterfly pavilion for pollinator observation, and materials for a mason bee house for the schoolyard.
Programs
Appalachian Pastimes
For: Schools, grades 2-8
Length: 1 hour
Description: Explores how our ancestors passed the time on the back porch or out in the yard. What stories did they tell, what games did they play, and what toys did they make? Try making some toys and playing with others.
Covering Up
For: Schools, grades 2-8
Length: 1 hour
Description: An introduction to the rich textile history of the southern Appalachian region. A hands-on experience engaging many senses.
Hoeing and Harvesting
For: Schools, grades 2-12
Length: 1 hour
Description: Agricultural traditions from native American to modern times. Includes large format photographs, artifacts, and hands-on experiences.
New Light on Old Times
For: Schools, grades 2-8
Length: 1 hour
Description: An exploration of candles, lamps, and lanterns. Experience tallow, beeswax, oil, and electric forms of lighting.
Reminiscence Box
For: Senior groups, nursing facilities
Length: 30 minutes - 1 hour
Description: Historical photographs and artifacts from the collection are selected to stimulate a discussion of folk traditions, tools, and lifestyles.
A Visit from a Civil War Soldier
For: Schools, grades 4-12
Length: 1 hour
Description: Hear about the experience of a Union or Confederate soldier who discusses equipment, tactics, and the homefront during the Civil War.