Hannah Tunier and Austin Tunier are pictured in front of the Wall of Heroes display on the Freedom Truck that was hosted by the Galesburg-Charleston Township Library September 22 and 23.
Visitors impressed with traveling exhibit
By Bruce Rolfe
Visitors who went through the Freedom Truck behind the Galesburg-Charleston Township Fire Department came away with some new knowledge and were pleased the Galesburg-Charleston Township Library was able to host the display September 22 and 23.
Based on the concept of the Freedom Train – one of the most memorable and educational aspects of the bicentennial – Freedom Trucks are traveling mobile museums that bring history to life with inspiring, factual content, including digital and interactive material. With engaging elements such as quizzes, a kiosk to sign names digitally to the Declaration of Independence, and a wall of 50 American heroes, these exhibits celebrate the remarkable achievements that 250 years have made possible.
Galesburg-Charleston Township Library Director Helena Hayes said 114 people went through the Freedom Truck over the two days.
Climax resident Kathy Crow returned for a second visit September 23 because she said she wasn’t able to review all of the displays her first visit.
She said she enjoyed the interactive kiosks and quizes about American history.
“I really, really liked the interactive (displays) that you touch and it talks to you. And I was proud of myself that I passed the citizenship test,” said Crow.
Crow said she was also pleased to learn she could visit the Freedom Truck website and review each display at her own pace.
Cyrus Johnson, of Kalamazoo, hopes young people took the opportunity to learn about our country’s history.
“It’s fascinating. It’s pretty much everything I learned in school but this makes it more interesting. I enjoyed it immensely. It was a great display,” said Johnson.
“Parents should be bringing their kids. And together, have some really good conversations about what the country went through. It’s almost surprising we became a country with the stacks against us,” adds Crow.
Kate Tunier of Galesburg, brought her six children to the exhibit. Her 14-year-old son Austin and 11-year-old daughter Hannah said they liked the Wall of Heroes display.
Kate said she enjoyed learning about the history.
“I liked the 13 colonies portion. That was kind of cool. You can look on each state and get that information,” said the Galesburg woman.
Hayes adds one couple who took a walk in the Galesburg City Park said the Freedom Truck was a nice bonus to their walk and were pleased the display was in Galesburg.
The Freedom Truck was made possible by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded to America250, the bipartisan organization charged by Congress to lead the commemoration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Visitors who went through the Freedom Truck behind the Galesburg-Charleston Township Fire Department came away with some new knowledge and were pleased the Galesburg-Charleston Township Library was able to host the display September 22 and 23.
Based on the concept of the Freedom Train – one of the most memorable and educational aspects of the bicentennial – Freedom Trucks are traveling mobile museums that bring history to life with inspiring, factual content, including digital and interactive material. With engaging elements such as quizzes, a kiosk to sign names digitally to the Declaration of Independence, and a wall of 50 American heroes, these exhibits celebrate the remarkable achievements that 250 years have made possible.
Galesburg-Charleston Township Library Director Helena Hayes said 114 people went through the Freedom Truck over the two days.
Climax resident Kathy Crow returned for a second visit September 23 because she said she wasn’t able to review all of the displays her first visit.
She said she enjoyed the interactive kiosks and quizes about American history.
“I really, really liked the interactive (displays) that you touch and it talks to you. And I was proud of myself that I passed the citizenship test,” said Crow.
Crow said she was also pleased to learn she could visit the Freedom Truck website and review each display at her own pace.
Cyrus Johnson, of Kalamazoo, hopes young people took the opportunity to learn about our country’s history.
“It’s fascinating. It’s pretty much everything I learned in school but this makes it more interesting. I enjoyed it immensely. It was a great display,” said Johnson.
“Parents should be bringing their kids. And together, have some really good conversations about what the country went through. It’s almost surprising we became a country with the stacks against us,” adds Crow.
Kate Tunier of Galesburg, brought her six children to the exhibit. Her 14-year-old son Austin and 11-year-old daughter Hannah said they liked the Wall of Heroes display.
Kate said she enjoyed learning about the history.
“I liked the 13 colonies portion. That was kind of cool. You can look on each state and get that information,” said the Galesburg woman.
Hayes adds one couple who took a walk in the Galesburg City Park said the Freedom Truck was a nice bonus to their walk and were pleased the display was in Galesburg.
The Freedom Truck was made possible by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded to America250, the bipartisan organization charged by Congress to lead the commemoration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Cyrus Johnson, of Kalamazoo, is pictured looking at a display on the Freedom Truck that was in Galesburg September 22 and 23.
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