DAUGHTERS
OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS BRING THEIR TRAVELING TRUNK PROJECT TO LOGANSPORT
On
April 15, members of the William Carroll Crawford Chapter of the Daughters of
the
Those
interested in local history or in history education are invited to join members
of the Logansport Historical and Genealogical Society (LHGS) at 5:00 in the
conference room of the Logansport Library.
Refreshments will be served from 5:00-5:30; the presentation will begin
at 5:30. At 6:30, after the close of the
formal presentation, the Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT) will remain
to meet with local genealogists interested in the research facilities
maintained by the DRT. The ladies will
also answer questions related to DRT membership and activities.
The concept of the “Traveling Trunk” is simple – fill an interesting container with
artifacts of daily life from previous times, and let children explore, ask
questions and learn. However, with
experience, and creativity, more effective methods can be developed. The DRT speakers will share what they have
learned over several years of using this approach. As one student observed after taking part in
an artifact-illustrated history lesson,
“It’s like the museum came to us.”
Another youngster was motivated to explore his grandparents’ storage barn to discover
and investigate treasures from bygone years.
The approach has many applications in traditional classrooms, home
schooling, Sunday Schools or Bible School.
Mrs.
Margaret LeMaster Casto of Tenaha and Mrs. Gail Sholar of Joaquin will lead the
presentation. Both are active members of
the William Carroll Crawford Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas,
and descendants of men or women who lived in Texas prior to statehood on Dec.
29, 1845. Mrs. Casto, who is Registrar
for the WCC Chapter, has headed the Traveling Trunk Committee since it’s
inception.
Historically
and geographically, Logansport is directly linked to Texas, and the events of
Texas history strongly affected commerce and life in our town. The border was never an impediment romance,
and most Logansport families have some Texas roots. Anyone with an interest in exploring Texas
roots is invited to remain for the discussion following the presentation.
One
of the primary objectives of the DRT is to encourage historical research. They also seek to perpetuate the memory and
spirit of the men and women who achieved and maintained the independence of
Texas. The DRT have custodianship and
contractual management of the Alamo through the General Land Office of the
State of Texas. They are also custodians
of the French Legation Embassy in Austin. To learn more, visit http://www.drtinfo.org.
The
William Carroll Crawford Chapter maintains their library and museum in the
First Ladies Building located on the square in Center. They are widely recognized for their successes
in historic preservation and educating a new generation about our
heritage. You can read about their
celebration of Texas Independence Day at
http://www.ktre.com/story/17072405/east-texas-salutes-heroes-who-helped-make-texas-independence-possible
and browse a gallery of photos at http://m.dailysentinel.com/gallery/collection_ec537c1a-657c-11e1-a714-0019bb2963f4.html?mode=jqm#&ui-state=dialog.
In
keeping with the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Mansfield, the
May meeting of the Logansport Historical and Genealogical Society will focus on
the events and impact of the Civil War in Logansport. Porter “Sonny” Dowling of the James Hamilton
Beard Camp of the Sons of Confederate Veterans will be the featured
speaker. In order to avoid conflict with
other commemorative events, the Logansport Ghost Walk planned for May, has been
postponed until October.
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| Shown with displayed contents of the “Traveling Trunk” are Maggie Casto, Barbara McClellan and Elizabeth Pate of the William Carroll Crawford Chapter of the DRT. |
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Maggie Casto demonstrating
the use of historical artifacts in teaching history. She takes the traveling trunk to classrooms
throughout Shelby and adjacent counties, providing children with concrete
activities and experiences related to the lives of their grandparents, great
grandparents, and great-great grandparents.
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| Contents of a “Traveling Trunk,” including deer skin, hunting horn, horn book, slate, powder horn, flat iron, and quilts. |
Maggie Casto demonstrating
the use of historical artifacts in teaching history. She takes the traveling trunk to classrooms
throughout Shelby and adjacent counties, providing children with concrete
activities and experiences related to the lives of their grandparents, great
grandparents, and great-great grandparents.
Contents of a “Traveling Trunk,” including deer skin, hunting horn, horn book,
slate, powder horn, flat iron, and quilts.
PHOTOS ARE
ATTACHED AS SEPARATE FILES FOR EDITOR’S USE.
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