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History Comes to Life

Help me give my students the opportunity to bring history to life—these costumes will enhance their confidence, creativity, and connection to the historical figures they’ve researched for our Wax Museum exhibit.

  • $481 goal

This project expired on October 2, 2025.

This project expired on October 2, 2025.

My Project

Our fourth-grade class is preparing for an exciting Wax Museum exhibit, where each student will research and portray a historical figure of their choice. This engaging project allows students to deepen their understanding of history, develop public speaking skills, and bring learning to life by dressing up and presenting as their chosen individual.

To make this experience as authentic and meaningful as possible, we are seeking support with costumes.

Many students may need assistance finding or creating outfits that reflect their historical figure’s time period and role. Donations of costume pieces, accessories, or financial contributions to help purchase needed items would be greatly appreciated.

Your support will help our students shine and feel confident as they step into the shoes of great leaders, inventors, and trailblazers. Thank you for considering a contribution to make this event a memorable success!

Mrs. Ellis Lexington Intermediate School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

20 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ReliBeauty Pioneer Girl Costume Colonial Prairie Dress Yellow • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
California Costumes, Colonial Lady/Betsy Ross, Girl's Costume • Amazon Business $33.31 1 $33.31
SIAEAMRG Renaissance Steampunk Tailcoat Halloween Costumes for Boys, Medieval Pirate Vampire Victorian Jacket Frock Coat Kids • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Rubie's Child's Colonial Boy Costume, Medium • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
fun shack WW2 Flight Suit Pilot Costume for Kids, Army Outfit, Fighter Pilot Uniform, US Air Force Gear • Amazon Business $26.68 1 $26.68
Runcati Mens Pirate Shirt Ruffle Victorian Renaissance Steampunk Vampire Poet Shirts Medieval Halloween Costume • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
GRACEART Colonial Girls Dress Pioneer Costume Prairie Pilgrim Dress Kids • Amazon Business $24.69 1 $24.69
Rubies Child's Roman Girl Costume, Medium for Themed Parties and Halloween • Amazon Business $21.67 1 $21.67
Native American Costume Girls with Headdress • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
ANOGOL Hair+Cap Lawyer White Curly Wig Colonial Cosplay Wig Synthetic Wig for Men White Cosplay Wig Cosplay Costume Wig Halloween Wit for Party Dress Up Wig • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Born Toys Kids Pretend Play Costume Set for Boys & Girls • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
Beefunny Old Man Wig and Glasses Grandpa Costume Accessories Inflatable Walking Cane 100th Day of School Starter Kit (SILVER) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Unisex Kids Lab Coat Size 12/14 • Ward's Science $15.30 1 $15.30
BEDJIMI Medieval Renaissance Linen Pirate Bandana and Large Sash Belt Pirate Costume for Halloween Party Costume • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Cooraby 3 Pieces 100 Days of School Grey Old Lady Wig Grandma Wig Granny Glasses Artificial Pearl Necklace Halloween Fancy • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$345.47

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $28.16

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$408.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.14

Total project goal

$480.95

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