Imagine a trunk your grandmother might have tucked away somewhere, where they may have collected objects and stories over the years that one day might be passed on to you and your descendants.
History Colorado’s Grandmother Artifact Trunks illustrate everyday life from the turn of the 20th century to the present day. Choose from three different communities: African American, Hispanic, and Japanese American. Each trunk has 15-20 objects as well as lessons, biographies, and additional resources.
Details
The cost to rent one Artifact Trunk for one Rental Period is $30. Each Rental Period is two weeks long, starting and ending on Fridays.
- You can pick up and drop off your Artifact Trunk any time during the rental, including over the weekend
Additional fees may apply for Late Return and/or missing artifacts.
Shipping Logistics
If you live more than 50 miles outside of the Denver Metro Area, the Grandmother Artifact Trunks can be shipped to you for an additional $50 per trunk. If you are ordering other Artifact Trunks, please note that only the following trunks can be shipped:
- African American Grandmother Artifact Trunk
- Hispanic Grandmother Artifact Trunk
- Japanese American Grandmother Artifact Trunk
- Colorado Miners Artifact Trunk
- Mountain Man Artifact Trunk
- Bison Box
All other Artifact Trunks must be picked up from the History Colorado Center.
Artifact Trunks are shipped out on the first Friday of the Rental Period, meaning they usually arrive by the first Monday of the Rental Period. Artifact Trunks must be shipped back by 8:00am on the final Friday of the Rental Period. Return shipping instructions will be provided.
All dates are subject to change based on shipping issues outside of History Colorado's control.
Need more than two weeks or not seeing the rental period you want? Other questions? Email reservations@state.co.us before reserving your Artifact Trunk online to arrange for any additional accommodations, subject to availability.
NOTE: When you add an Artifact Trunk to your online shopping cart, it does not automatically reserve the dates that you requested. To avoid confusion, please do not select your desired dates until you are ready to check out.
