[Milsurplus] Radio Displays

[Tom Brent]

What I find to be one of the most enjoyable aspects of this military radio
collecting hobby is when I have the opportunity to take my equipment out in
public and connect with people who are not a part of the amateur radio
fraternity. In the week prior to Remembrance Day/Veteran's Day I will be
part of an event that brings together private militaria collections,
veterans and hundreds of schoolchildren. Do any of you have ideas on how I
might involve the kids in "hands-on" interactive displays? Having c.w.
chattering away in the background with keys and code practice oscillators
out on the table worked surprisingly well last year. I use the word
surprising because the high level of interest I observed was not what I
expected in this world of computers and cellphones. Can you offer
suggestions on other things I might do to spark their interest?

Thanks for your help!