Traveling Trunk School Presentations

Looking for a FREE field trip that doesn't require busing?

Consider inviting the Traveling Trunk Presentation to come to you! 2-3 Docents bring the "Trunk" to your classroom or venue and engage your group in stories of life in the early days of Cupertino. The "Trunk" contains many turn-of-the-century artifacts including household tools and gadgets, toys, clothing items and accessories, and pictures.

Presentation Options:

Cost: FREE (Though, we gladly accept donations!)
Group Size: These participatory programs are designed for class-size groups. The Traveling Trunk program is also great for non-school youth groups, such as Scout troops, church groups, nursing homes, social service agencies, and after-school programs. They are not suitable for assemblies or large groups.
Duration: Our presentations last about 30-60 minutes. They can be varied to suit your audience's age, interests, skills, and schedule and can be given in succession to accommodate an “Educational Day” or similar program.
Location: The Traveling Trunk can visit classrooms within the Cupertino Unified School District, ESL classes, service clubs, community groups, and senior centers. Small group presentations can also be conducted at the Cupertino Historical Museum

Your group will learn:

How many people came from around the world to strike it rich?
Why many people turned to farming to make a living?
The importance of the general store in the life of the community.
People were thrifty and “recycled” packaging material into clothing.
Life in an early day classroom.
and more!

All of our educational programs have been designed to meet the goals and objectives of the California Elementary and Secondary Social Studies Frameworks and Common Core State Standards. Our programs are inquiry-based and help develop skills in close observation, evidential reasoning, and critical thinking.

For more information please send an email to tt@cupertinomuseum.org.

Schedule A Traveling Trunk Program

School group Traveling Trunk Presentations are scheduled Monday through Friday between 8:30 am and 3:00 pm. After-school, Scout, and youth group tours and programs are also available later in the day and on some Saturdays. All Traveling Truck presentations must be scheduled in advance.

When you schedule, please have ready: