We are now offering virtual field trips for the ’20-’21 school year!  

Using your school’s supported digital platform, join us for a live interactive tour of one of Waco’s earliest homes. These fieldtrips will give students an opportunity to learn about the rich history and culture of Waco, Texas.  

There are multiple fieldtrips to choose from, each one exploring a different historic home and theme. Each virtual field trip includes an accompanying Traveling Trunk, full of lesson plans, classroom activities, and artifacts from our collection.

Our virtual field trips are a great and affordable way to give your students an exciting experience from the safety of your school or home. 

During your fieldtrip, a docent will connect with your class (up to 30 students) live over the digital platform of your choice for a 50-minute tour of one of our homes. Your students will be encouraged to ask questions, interact, and think critically about the history of Waco.

Price: $5 per student

Call us to schedule yours!

(254) 753-5166

Available Field Trip Themes

Back in Time: K-5

Travel back in time and explore what a home would have looked like in the 1800’s. Notice the similarities and differences between homes in the 1800’s and today. 

This field trip includes a pre-recorded video of our newly acquired 1800’s one room cabin, as well as a live docent led tour of the historic East Terrace house.

My Community: Waco: 1st - 4th

We are all members of a community, but what does that mean?

Learn about the history of the McCulloch family and the role they played in their community with this docent led tour of the historic McCulloch house.

Cotton, Cattle, & Railroads: 4th & 7th

Cotton, cattle, and railroads played an important role in the development of Waco. In this virtual field trip, learn about the rich history of these industries in Waco, and the role the suspension bridge played in Waco’s history.

Medicine & Health: 7th & 8th

Did you know that East Terrace was once home to a Chiropractic Sanatorium? On this virtual field trip, learn about the history of the East Terrace house from the first families that lived there, to house’s transformation to a Sanatorium.

Transportation & migration: 2nd & 7th

As people migrated west, many chose to settle in Waco for a variety of reasons. Learn about why families migrating west chose to settle in Waco and the history of the Earle Napier Kinnard house. 

Supplement your virtual field trip with a traveling trunk!

Your use of an HW Traveling Trunk provides you with lesson plans, classroom activities, PowerPoints, books, games, photos, and historic artifacts that bring learning to life wherever you are!

Our trunks vary in topics and grade level, so there is sure to be a trunk for everyone. All of the content in the trunk is TEKS aligned, to give you peace of mind.

Everything you need to know about our traveling trunks: 

How much does it cost?

There is no rental fee to check out one of our traveling trunks!

How do I reserve a trunk? 

You can call our office at (254) 753-5166 to schedule your trunk reservation.

How long can I keep the trunk?

Your reservation of the trunk is good for one week. Trunks can be picked up on Fridays and must be returned the following Friday.  

Is it safe to rent a trunk?

Yes! All of the trunks are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected in-between each rental.