Traveling Trunks

The following materials are available for use in your classrooms or own site. Trunks can be picked up at the Agricultural and Industrial Museum between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Please call at least three weeks in advance to sign out a trunk for a one-week period. Trunks are offered free of charge for our educational members. Trunks are $75.00 each for non-member schools and children groups.

William Penn and the Indians
This trunk includes illustrations from the life of William Penn, "props" for students to role-play the purchase of Pennsylvania land, and game boards for the Pennsylvania Pathways game (includes instructions).

Selinda's Journey
Hear the story of Selinda, a young German girl who came with her family to York County in the 1700s. Reproduction 18th century objects illustrate life in the wilderness. (Based on the book Little Pilgrim to Penn's Woods by Edna Albert)

Colonial America and the Revolution
Learn about colonial life through reproduction 18th century objects. (emphasis on processes such as fire making, spinning, weaving, candle-making and antique lighting fixtures). Examine copies of Revolutionary War documents including newspapers, military records and letters from soldiers and civilians. A lesson plan comparing and contrasting the Articles of Confederation with the U.S. Constitution is enclosed.

On the Underground Railroad
Learn about slavery, its impact on people and communities and the differences between slaves in York County and slaves on a southern plantation. Hear about the Underground Railroad, and follow the lives of several slaves who followed it to freedom here in York County.

One Room School
Turn back time in your classroom. Slates, pens, inkwells, copybooks, bell, and activity list included.

World War II-The Home front in York
Period objects, printed material, and photographs bring the war experience to life in the classroom. Includes taped interviews of Yorkers who lived through this tumultuous time.