The programme will explore children’s interactions with history and heritage in the past, young people’s engagement with heritage today, the inclusion of children’s voices and lives within historic spaces and exhibitions, and historic collections related to children’s lives and experiences.

Keynote papers will be presented by Caro Howell (Director of the Foundling Museum) and Professor Susan A. Miller (Rutgers University) in addition to contributions from a range of academics and heritage and museum professionals engaging with children and heritage from around the world.

Details

Day 1 (Thursday 30th June) will be held online, from 1.45pm-5pm
Day 2 (Friday 1st July) will be held at Magdalen College, Oxford with an online attendance option. 9.45am-5pm.

Booking: The event is open to all. Booking is essential for both online and in-person attendance no later than the 25th June. Lunch and refreshments provided