Publication Date
Winter 2023
Abstract
This project is the creation of blueprints for a second and a fifth grade traveling trunk for the North Berrien Historical Society (NBHS). These blueprints will be utilized by the museum to construct two traveling trunk educational programs offered by the museum to supplement classroom curriculum. This project also includes a review and revision of the loaning policy for these trunks for NBHS. This details the procedure for schools who want to use these trunks, as well as outline rules, responsibilities, and an explanation of the logistics of the traveling trunks program for NBHS. This collaborative process was accomplished in tandem with NBHS Director of Programs and Outreach, Peter Cook, and input from elementary school teachers from local school districts. The paper portion of this project discusses the importance of these types of interactive programs that are offered by museums. It also examines how and why they should be implemented within traditional classrooms.
Recommended Citation
St. Amand, Katherine Ann, "Traveling Trunks and The Benefits of Museum Programming in Traditional Classrooms" (2023). Historic Preservation Final Projects. 15.
https://commons.emich.edu/histpres_projects/15
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Architectural History and Criticism Commons, Historic Preservation and Conservation Commons, Public History Commons