From the Peak House Heritage Society –
 Hello Pete, Recognizing the continuing partnership with the Directors of Medfield Foundation’s Legacy Fund, the Heritage Center Directors proudly announce the arrival of the Peak House Traveling Trunk.  What’s the Trunk’s Purpose?THE PEAK HOUSE TRAVELING TRUNK will transport the material culture and history of the Peak House into Medfield classrooms.Initially it will engage about two hundred twenty-four (224) Third Grade students while traveling to nine (9) classrooms at the Ralph Wheelock School. In order to foster greater student interest in early Medfield and Peak House cultural history, the Traveling Trunk will contain a variety of discovery resources selected by Nicole Sheehan and Erin Watson, both highly-qualified Third Grade teachers at that school. – A detailed teacher’s notebook and lesson plans – Actual historical artifacts and authentic reproductions – Maps, graphics, games, crafts – Student reading and reference material, activity sheets and discussion questions This project directly addresses Massachusetts Academic Standards for this grade level and correlates with existing PHHC exhibits.  How was This Initiative Funded?In March 2024, the Legacy Fund awarded a grant to the Peak House Heritage Center to address the inadequacies of traditional field-trip experiences at the Peak House with a new initiative designed for creativity and discovery in Third Grade classrooms.   What’s the Trunk’s Connection to Medfield History? The developer of the Clark Tavern Condominiums next door to the Peak House contributed material from the 1742 Tavern as his way of repurposing and extending that site’s historic legacy.  What’s the Trunk’s Appearance?   What are the Trunk’s Contents? Seen surrounding the Trunk are some of the items: gravestone reproductions with rubbing paper and colored waxes, joinery samples, artifacts in acrylic cases. Also included are lesson plans, activity sheets, photos of early downtown Medfield and more.   What’s Its 2025 Schedule?Classroom workstations with the Trunk’s collection will roll out in mid-March according to curriculum designers and teachers Erin Watson(l) and Nicole Sheehan.   Our Thank You for PartneringThe Heritage Center Directors are most grateful for the insight and support of the Legacy Fund Directors to provide this unique learning opportunity. Discover more PHHC community partnerships here Our Contact InformationPeak House Heritage Center52 South Street (Business Office) Medfield, MA 02052-2616508-505-7742 http://peakhouseheritagecenter.org  You are being sent this email because you are a subscriber. |
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