Traveling Trunks

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.

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Civil War (4th-8th)

Traveling Trunk – Grades 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

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Up the Chisholm Trail (4th-8th)

Traveling Trunk – Grades 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

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