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Saint Croix Island International Historic SiteThe eastern shore of Saint Croix Island. Copyright Sara Gray.
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Saint Croix Island International Historic Site
Traveling Trunks

The National Park Service has developed the curriculum-based Saint Croix 1604 Interpretive Trunk and the Passamaquoddy Kit for use with fifth through eighth grade students.

The Saint Croix 1604 Interpretive Trunk is designed to increase awareness and knowledge of Saint Croix Island and its history. The trunk contains resources for educators to use in a classroom environment, integrating written and oral activities, role playing, and independent research. The materials can be integrated into history, social studies, and language arts curriculum.

The Passamaquoddy Kit was developed by staff at Acadia National Park in partnership with the Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor, Maine. This kit uses student-centered activities and tactile elements to explore Passamaquoddy culture and history. To build a Passamaquoddy Kit of your own, you can download the kit's contents from the Acadia National Park website. The kit is also available to schools for loan though the following sites:

  • Saint Croix Island International Historical Site - (207) 454-3871
  • Acadia National Park - (207) 288-8822
  • Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor - (207) 288-3519
Native Americans inhabited Saint Croix.  

Did You Know?
Saint Croix Island was originally called “Muttoneguis” by the Native Americans who had used it for many years before the French arrived. The island is protected today as part of Saint Croix Island International Historic Site.
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Last Updated: September 08, 2006 at 11:45 EST