Traveling Trunk
The Traveling Trunk contains items which would have been used in the home or on the farm in the 19th century and can supplement class units on early settlement. The Trunk may be reserved for one week and can be used alone or as a prelude or follow-up to a tour at Pinecrest Historical Village. It offers students an opportunity for hands-on learning.Developed by the staff of the Manitowoc County Historical Society, the Traveling Trunk contains 16 items which would have been found in the home or one the farm in the 19th century.
The trunk includes a lesson plan and detailed information on each of the items. This hands on learning aid will enrich class units on Wisconsin history and early settlement.
- The Traveling Trunk may be checked out for one week at a time.
- Teachers are responsible for pickup and return of the Trunk to the Society office in Manitowoc.
- Usage Fee : $10
Sample Items:
Candle Mold
Cedar Shake
Curling Iron
Darning Egg
Flint and Steel
Beeswax Candle
Wooden Utensils
Hog Scraper
Horseshoe
Lye Soap
Maple Spile
Sad Iron
Razor Strop
Shoe Last
Square Cut Nails
Tavern Puzzle
To Reserve the Traveling Trunk please contact MCHS at 920-684-4445
