{"id":3770,"date":"2013-01-11T10:47:20","date_gmt":"2013-01-11T15:47:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/umaine.edu\/hudsonmuseum\/?page_id=3770"},"modified":"2025-09-12T13:34:40","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T17:34:40","slug":"traveling_trunks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/hudsonmuseum\/traveling_trunks\/","title":{"rendered":"Traveling Trunks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Traveling Trunks Classroom Exhibits<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Hands-on Learning Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3770_1ab5ac-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3770_1ab5ac-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3770_1ab5ac-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3770_1ab5ac-c4 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3770_1ab5ac-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3770_1ab5ac-c4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3770_1ab5ac-c4 aligncenter wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3770_84afae-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3770_84afae-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3770_84afae-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3770_84afae-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3770_84afae-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3770_84afae-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3770_84afae-d0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3770_84afae-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3770_84afae-d0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3770_84afae-d0\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Hudson Museum Traveling Trunks stimulate the study of fine arts, language arts, or social studies through a mini-exhibit, cultural artifacts and resource materials. These classroom exhibits are available for two week loan periods for a rental fee, which includes one-way shipping. Borrowers are responsible for return UPS shipping expenses.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3770_2d2c45-44 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3770_2d2c45-44 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3770_2d2c45-44 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3770_2d2c45-44 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3770_2d2c45-44 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3770_2d2c45-44 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3770_2d2c45-44{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3770_2d2c45-44 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3770_2d2c45-44 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3770_2d2c45-44\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"174\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/hudsonmuseum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2012\/11\/mayamask.jpeg\" alt=\"A young girl holds a mask. In the background is a carved stele. \" class=\"wp-image-143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/hudsonmuseum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2012\/11\/mayamask.jpeg 174w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/hudsonmuseum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2012\/11\/mayamask-105x115.jpeg 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 174px) 100vw, 174px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Traveling Trunk Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As of July 1, 2022, the fee for a Traveling Trunk is <strong>$80<\/strong> for a 2 week loan (within Maine).&nbsp; This includes UPS delivery to your school and administration and processing fees. You are responsible for return shipping costs or you may return the trunk in Person.&nbsp; Shipping to addresses outside of Maine varies and the loan cost will be assessed on a individual basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you wish to pick up the trunk from the Hudson Museum and transport it to your school and return it to the museum at the end of the loan period, the fee is<b> $35 <\/b>for a 2 week loan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">People of the Dawn: Past and Present<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Maine\u2019s Native peoples were and continue to be a significant part of the state\u2019s multi-cultural population. Display panels showcase drawings and historic and contemporary photographs that illustrate traditional life from 1600 to the present. The exhibit also includes hands-on materials: examples of Wabanaki basketry, birch bark work and other art forms, reference books, videos and audio CDs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">In Beauty and Harmony: The Navajo and Their Textiles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This exhibit showcases Navajo weaving but also includes material on other aspects of Navajo culture and traditions. Included in the exhibit are books, videos and reference materials, as well as Navajo textiles and weaving tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">The Maya<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Classic period of ancient Maya civilization saw the establishment of extensive settlements and the development of astronomy, art, architecture and writing. Contemporary artifacts include a dance mask, textiles, musical instruments and ceramics. Video reference materials and a back-strap loom are also included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Three Arctic Visits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the Museum\u2019s popular exhibit Arctic Visits: Three Journeys of Discovery to Native Communities, this classroom exhibit includes a three-panel, mini-exhibit\u2014each panel devoted to a different \u201cexplorer\u201d\u2014and a wide range of educational materials including a selection of books about the Arctic, videos, and hands-on materials including a Yup&#8217;ik doll, grass basket, ulu, and dog sled model. This classroom exhibit provides an excellent resource for pre-tour preparation and post-tour activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information or to book one of these exhibits, please contact Ben Whitaker at <strong>(207) 581-1906<\/strong> or by email at <a href=\"mailto:benjamin.whitaker@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">benjamin.whitaker@maine.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Traveling Trunks Classroom Exhibits Hands-on Learning Opportunities Hudson Museum Traveling Trunks stimulate the study of fine arts, language arts, or social studies through a mini-exhibit, cultural artifacts and resource materials. These classroom exhibits are available for two week loan periods for a rental fee, which includes one-way shipping. 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