Hands On Exhibit in a Trunk
Bring Williamson County history to your classroom!
Our traveling trunks are available for a two-week rental on a first-come, first-served basis. Trunks cost $25 each with or without a presenter. They include artifacts, hands-on activities, primary sources, and lesson plans for use in the classroom. The lessons meet the TEKS for grade levels K-8 and high school. Delivery and pickup is free for trunks in Williamson County, bookings outside of the county lines will incur a mileage fee.
To schedule these amazing trunks and for more information, please contact Danelle Houck at dhouck@williamsonmuseum.org or 512/943-3856.
Traveling Trunks
Up The Chisholm Trail (4th-8th)
Life on the trail was rough and rugged. The Student will interpret a day on the trail, examining the impact of the cattle drives on the growth and development of the state. Students will experience trail life through hands-on engagement and the use of primary sources.
Up The Chisholm Trail (4th-8th)
Life on the trail was rough and rugged. The Student will interpret a day on the trail, examining the impact of the cattle drives on the growth and development of the state. Students will experience trail life through hands-on engagement and the use of primary sources.
Civil War (4th-8th)
Learn about the darkest time in American history through interaction with reproduction and authentic Civil War artifacts. This trunk gives an oversight of this war on a national, state and county level. Disclaimer: this trunk contains materials of a graphic nature, please contact education for more details!
Online ExhibitWorld War II (High School)
Students will analyze World War II from both a Home Front and military perspective. Critical thinking lessons and primary sources included. Additionally, The WM offers access to the website WWII Comes to Williamson County to supplement hands-on learning through primary sources.
Online ExhibitWorld War II (2nd-5th, 7th)
Students will learn about citizenship and patriotism during World War II and how the war changed history around the world and on the home front.
Additionally, The WM offers access to the website WWII Comes to Williamson County to supplement hands-on learning through primary sources.
Hispanic Heritage (2nd-7th)
Hispanic Heritage in Williamson County spans over 500 years. This trunk interprets the rich history of Hispanic Culture in Williamson County through hands on engagement and primary sources. Students will explore Hispanic food, culture, architecture and celebrations. They will identify and learn how local Hispanic leaders continue to affect Williamson County today.
Activity Trunks
Presentations & Reenactments
Harriet Standefer Cluck:
Learn about this courageous Williamson County woman who braved life on the cattle drive trail with her husband, George Cluck. She was one of the earliest women recorded to take this adventure with a crew full of rugged cowboys and dangerous trails.
Maryann Oatts Snyder:
Hear the story of this influential of Williamson County; daughter of Thomas C. Oatts, the first postmaster of Round Rock and wife of Dudley Snyder, a successful cattleman and trail driver.
Other Possibilities:
- Campus-based Texas Culture Day
- Campus-based Pioneer Day
- First Person Presentations
- Specialized Field Trips