Currently at the Memorial & Museum

Share a Piece of History With a Hope Trunk

March 18, 2010

As the 15th Anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing approaches, it is a great time to teach students about the respect and resolve of a community and nation. It is essential for students to learn not only about this historic event, but also about the impact of violence and terrorism, the senselessness of using violence to solve problems and the importance of choosing to do the right thing. The Hope Trunk is a great resource to teach these lessons by allowing students to view and touch artifacts from the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building and the Fence as well as many other resources that help students understand this tragedy.

Hope Trunk Facts

This year a Hope Trunk has traveled to the following states: Oklahoma, Mississippi, Texas, Kansas, New York, Arkansas, Florida, and Missouri as well as to the District of Columbia.
60 Hope Trunks have been reserved since August
More than 10,000 students and educators in 11 states experienced the Hope Trunk last year
Hope Trunks are free and can be kept for two weeks
Shipping provided courtesy of FedEx

To learn more about the Memorial's Hope Trunk click here.

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