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Traveling Trunks
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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, contact us at research@marathoncountyhistory.com or
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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