LONGFELLOW’S WAYSIDE INN, SUDBURY, MA
Registration is now open for Heritage in Action: Engaging the Next Generation through Educational Programs and Activities, a three-part webinar series hosted by the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area this September.
The informational series is designed to support cultural, environmental and history organizations in developing and sustaining education programs for school audiences; a recommendation put forth in a recent comprehensive assessment of the educational opportunities available to students in the Heritage Area conducted for Freedom’s Way by Elisabeth Nevins of Seed/Ed Consulting.
Webinar topics include school program development for K-12 students, youth and family audience engagement at local heritage sites, and the creation of accessible experiences for visitors of all abilities and were developed with input from an advisory panel comprised of multi-disciplinary educators at heritage area partner organizations from across the region. Our speakers are experts in their fields and work for a variety of local institutions including Discovery Museum, Fitchburg Art Museum, Mass Audubon, Mass Cultural Council, and the USS Constitution Museum.
The series is free and open to all. Content is relevant to both staffed and all-volunteer organizations within and beyond the Heritage Area’s geographical boundaries. Recordings will be shared with registrants following each session and additional educational resources and templates will be made available on the Freedom’s Way website for all to access.
Developing School Programs for K-12 Students
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 | 2:00-3:00 pm
Learn how to identify your site’s educational assets and best practices for building lasting relationships and relevant programs for teachers and students.
Featuring:
Susan Diachisin, Director of Education, Fitchburg Art Museum
Engaging Youth & Family Audiences at Your Site
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | 2:00-3:00 pm
Learn how to create engaging, sustainable programs for intergenerational groups that highlight your site’s unique natural, cultural, and heritage resources.
Featuring:
Robert Kiihne, Director of Exhibits, USS Constitution Museum
Kris Scopinich, Senior Director of Education & Engagement, Mass Audubon
Creating Accessible Experiences for Visitors of All Abilities
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | 2:00-3:00 pm
Learn what to consider in making your site and programs welcoming and accessible to visitors of all physical and intellectual abilities.
Featuring:
Charles G. Baldwin, Program Officer III: Access & Inclusion, Mass Cultural Council
Brindha Muniappan, Senior Director of the Museum Experience, Discovery Museum