Traveling Trunk
- Grade Level:
- Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
- Subject:
- Social Studies
- Common Core Standards:
- 3.L.1, 4.L.1, 5.L.1, 3.RI.1, 3.RI.2, 3.RI.3, 3.RI.6, 3.RI.7, 4.RI.1, 4.RI.2, 4.RI.3, 4.RI.6, 4.RI.7, 5.RI.1, 5.RI.2, 5.RI.3, 5.RI.6, 5.RI.7, 3.SL.1, 3.SL.1.b, 3.SL.1.c, 3.SL.1.d, 3.SL.3, 3.SL.4, 3.SL.6, 4.SL.1, 4.SL.1.b, 4.SL.1.c, 4.SL.1.d, 4.SL.3, 4.SL.4, 4.SL.6, 5.SL.1, 5.SL.1.b, 5.SL.1.c, 5.SL.1.d, 5.SL.3, 5.SL.4, 5.SL.6
- State Standards:
- Missouri Learning Standards for Social Studies (k-5): 1E, 3aA, 3aB, 3aC, 3aF, 4A, 4C, 4D, 5A, 5B, 5D, 5E, 5F, 6A, 6C, 6D, 6E, 7A, 7B Illinois Learning Standards (k-5): SS.CV.4.3, SS.CV.3.4, SS.H.2.3, SS.H.1.4, SS.H.2.5, SS.H.3.3, SS.H.3.5
Many settlers looking to travel West often chose to stop in St. Louis to buy food, clothing, and supplies for their long travels during the 1800s. In 1848, William Barr started a dry goods business and eventually became wealthy.
In this traveling trunk, students will learn about early St. Louis commerce, the St. Louis levee (where ships often dropped off many goods to be sold in St. Louis), and 19th century economics. Students will learn about Barr's business and play the role of customers in this interactive program.
Traveling trunks are loaned for approximately two weeks. The fee for trunks shipped to Missouri and Illinois is $35.00 per trunk. Trunks shipped to other continental states cost $45.00 per trunk. Trunks shipped to Alaska and Hawaii will incur an extra charge. The fee covers shipping to and from your location and insurance.
Trunks are shipped the first week of the month by United Parcel Service; arriving by the eighth of the month. Trunks must be repacked and ready for UPS pick-up no later than the 22nd of the month. Gateway Arch National Park provides return labels for pick-up. Trunk reservations must be made 30 days in advance. For more information or to reserve a trunk, call the Education Office at (314) 655-1635.
Last updated: October 7, 2021