Thanks to those who supported Sunday's Heritage Open Days event - ‘Antiquarian Academy’ ‘Austen Age’ Time ‘Tec Taster Tournament! - particularly those who kindly helped with the preparation of displays.
Though still concentrating on the Regency era, this year's HOD was different to that of 2017 in presenting a smaller exhibition, in order to provide more hands-on activities.There were various opportunities for visitors to try their hand at archaeological investigation & interpretation (with lots of 'finds' to handle & examine closely); & small displays on the theme of travel in Regency Derbyshire, and the changing regional landscape at this time.
Both the displays & activities related to the 'Seeking Sophie' history mystery / 'Austen Age' story & 'e-quest' (a series of challenges that can be undertaken using digital material; and for those able to follow a local trail, gathering evidence 'in the field' - providing opportunities to enhance understanding of & actively engage with the historic environment).
By participating in some of the activities, visitors could (with Mrs. Leach's help) to reveal vital clues for the Seeking Sophie Case Files - and learn some of the methods of archaeological & historical investigations in the process. The 'Seeking Sophie' challenge concludes this week (for more information on this 'e-quest', enter 'Seeking Sophie' in the search bar at the top of the page).
More photos of the displays & activities can be viewed in the Flickr album.
This is likely to be the last open / public Antiquarian Academy event for a while. As mentioned on the Antiquarian Academy Events Page, for the remainder of 2018 & early 2019 I intend to principally provide digital learning experiences ('armchair antiquarian adventures', self-guided tours in the local landscape, & challenges); although I may if approached by small groups (or public groups, if enough people express an interest in attending) also provide talks on the subjects they cover at the 'Academy'.
This is likely to be the last open / public Antiquarian Academy event for a while. As mentioned on the Antiquarian Academy Events Page, for the remainder of 2018 & early 2019 I intend to principally provide digital learning experiences ('armchair antiquarian adventures', self-guided tours in the local landscape, & challenges); although I may if approached by small groups (or public groups, if enough people express an interest in attending) also provide talks on the subjects they cover at the 'Academy'.
No comments:
Post a Comment
To limit intrusive commercial mail - which will go directly into the rubbish bin! - all comments will be moderated.