Long Island Museum of American Art,
History and Carriages

Fifth grade students experienced the hopes and fears of
 a 19th century family preparing to leave their farm to travel to a new life in
 Oregon. Students helped the family pack, then visited
 authentic vehicles to learn about overland travel to reach
 the “jumping off point” at St. Joseph, Missouri. They
 explored an emigrant wagon outfitted as a “prairie
 schooner” and visited the blacksmith shop to learn about
 wagons and wheels. Finally, they packed a model
 schooner with everything needed for the six-month
 journey on the Oregon Trail.

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