Tool Kits

In 2009, the U.S. Marshals Museum received funding from the Arkansas Humanities Council to create and distribute primary source material toolkits to Arkansas teachers. In 2010, the Arkansas Humanities Council graciously funded the production of additional kits due to their popularity. These kits include reproductions of 31 primary source materials (photographs, letters, arrest warrants, court judgements, political cartoons, etc.) covering the years 1789-1860.

The toolkit is divided into three main sections:

• Establishment of Our Nation
• Exploration of Slavery (The Amistad and the Fugitive Slave Law)
• Early Challenges (The Whiskey Rebellion and the Sedition Act)

The toolkit includes:

• A laminated copy of the U.S. Constitution suitable for hanging in the classroom;
• A supplemental guide with background information on all of the primary materials and individuals;
• A CD with electronic copies of all documents and background material -perfect for printing classroom sets!

For more information on the toolkits, please call the U.S. Marshals Museum office at (479) 709-3766 or e-mail.