A collaboration between

Wayne County Public Schools

and the

Wayne County Museum


The Traveling Trunks of Wayne County bring to life the history of our community. This new historical initiative encompasses and disseminates different aspects of our local history through eight thoughtfully curated, mobile trunks, perfect for any class.

The eight trunks are as follows...

Civil War

Women In the Civil War

Native American History

Black History

The Immigrant Experience

The Economic Development of Wayne Co.

World War I

World War II

The aim of the traveling trunks is to provide a truly immersive and enriching historical experience for students in the comfort of their own classrooms. Each trunk contains primary sources, costumes, plays, lesson plans (aligned with NC Standard Course of Study), and many more educational materials. The materials are geared toward a middle and high school audience but can easily be adapted to suit any classroom need.

Please go to "Request a Trunk" to bring history into your classroom, today!


This project is made possible by funding from the North Carolina Humanities Council, a statewide nonprofit and affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.