Traveling Trunks

Local teachers who are unable to bring their classes to the battlefield can take the battlefield to their classes … in a trunk!* An educational kit is available for loan free of charge. It is designed to engage fifth- through eighth-grade students in an exploration of the Civil War using the Battle of Monocacy as a focus. Designed for one, three, or five-hour lessons, the kit includes a Teacher’s Guide and Read Along Book. It involves a role-playing activity that encourages group discussions on ethical issues, and has been field tested by teachers and students.

Through the use of this kit, students will learn about:

• The primary events that comprised the Battle of Monocacy, including significant events that preceded and followed it.
• How individual experiences of civilians and soldiers of all ranks provide meaningful insight into the Battle of Monocacy.
• How the battle affected the local community.
• Jubal Early’s 1864 campaign into the North and how the Battle of Monocacy became their only victory before they crossed back into the South for the last time.

Call 301-662-3515 to reserve the trunk.

*Please note: This kit has two parts and requires a van or station wagon for safe transport. It is the teacher’s responsibility to pick-up and return the kit. Due to the size/weight of the components, we are unable to ship this “travelling trunk.”