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Our six traveling trunks contain actual historical artifacts and authentic reproductions designed for classroom use on a variety of popular topics. They may be checked out for a one week period (or longer by special requests). If you would like more information on any of the items listed below, please call (715) 842-5750.
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- Toys and Games From Long Ago
Includes Jacob's Ladder, Graces, Yo-yo's, Jacks, Marbles, Bull Roarer, Nine Pins and more...
- Early American Education
Includes Hornbooks, Quill Pens, Slates, Dip Pens, McGuffy's Readers and more...
- Native American
Includes Arrowheads, Birchbark Canoe, Medicine Pouch, Cornhusk Doll, Herblore and more...
- Pioneer Pastimes
Includes Quilting, Rug Braiding, Weaving, Knitting, Candle Molds and more...
- Turn of the Century Life
Includes Rug Beater, Sad Iron, Feather Duster, Washboard, Calling Cards, Clothing, Hats, and more...
- The Civil War
Includes Battlefield Maps, Hats, Hardtack, Pistol, Ballad CD, Posters and more...
We also have the following portable historic displays available for check out:
- Cultural Map of Wisconsin
A 3 1/2 X 3 1/2 Foot map which ives "A Cartographic Portrait of the State" with regard to the history, culture, land and people. Has more than 1200 sites of interest indexed in accompanying booklet.
- Advocates for Change Poster Set
A set of 10 posters of famous Wisconsinites who achieved national and even worldwide influence: Kathryn Clarenbach, Wilbur and Ardie Halyard, Cordelia Harvey, Robert LaFollette, Aldo Leopold, Golda Meir, John Muir, John Quinney, Margarethe Schurz and Frances Willard.
- Homes of the Past
A set of three 30x40 inch posterboards with mounted photos and stories of eleven of Wausau's former mansions "gone but not forgotten".
- Heroes of Our Heritage
A three panel portable kiosk with photos of Marathon County's founders. Each panel measures approximately 2 ft. wide by 4 1/2 ft. tall.
- The Twenties
A three panel portable kiosk with photos depicting life in the 1920's in Marathon County and nationwide.
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