Bridging Ages conference in Tallinn, Estonia, 3.-5 (6) June. 2011

›Photos by Jaan Künnap

›Photos in Museum´s gallery

The conference was organised by Bridging Ages. International Organisation in Historic Environment Education and Time Travels together with the Tallinn City Museum.

At the conference in Tallinn we explored how to deal with Turning Points in History in today’s society. We used the Time Travel method to experience the changes in Estonian history in the 1980s. And we listened to examples from all over the world how we today deal with turning points in history, how local events and sites are used. And how all of this benefit’s the  society.

Some of the key questions

• How should the past be told and whose stories and perspectives are important?

• In what way can turning points in the past promote social cohesion and peace today?

• How can local historic sites and events be used to explore turning points in history? What is the role of museums, schools, universities, municipalities and community organizations?
• What educational methods are useful in understanding and learning from changes and turning points in the past? Studies-story telling-Time Travels-…..

Additional information:

Kadri Nigulas, kadri.nigulas@linnamuuseum.ee, (+372)6155194

The conference is supported by Estonian Cultural Capital.