Created by Paddy Bowman, Betty Carter, and Alan Govenar, this guide presents meaningful instruction for learning about a diverse array of traditional artists and art forms for students in grades 4 through 12. The many interdisciplinary curriculum suggestions in the Masters-of-Traditional-Arts-Education-Guide are adaptable for any traditional artists, helping students better connect to their … [Read more...]
Cultural Heritage Tourism Articles
Tourism & Hospitality Courses Offered Online
Be more in demand when you gain the qualifications to set you on a pathway to success in the Tourism industry. If you love people and love to travel, then a job in Tourism could be a choice that offers you a career full of interesting experiences and people. More info Contact:Sarah Rosario 1300 409 227 sarah.rosario@oc.edu.au … [Read more...]
Statewide Historic Preservation Organizations
The National Trust for Historic Preservation List of Statewide and Local Partners contains contacts for organizations ordered by state. … [Read more...]
National Scenic Trails
The National Scenic Trails include the three north-south trails that run from Mexico to Canada, and other long-distance routes in scenic area. They are located for maximum outdoor recreation potential and for observation of the nationally significant scenic, historic, natural, or cultural qualities.List of National Scenic and Historic TrailsThese trail websites are grouped by trail. For each … [Read more...]
Trail Resources & Links
National Trails System ResourcesNational Park ServiceUS Forest ServiceBureau of Land ManagementBureau of Land ManagementU.S. Fish & Wildlife ServicePartnership for the National Trails SystemNational Recreation Trails programMore trails and resources:National Recreation Trails databaseState by State Trails indexVolunteer & youth developmentAdvocacy For Trails & GreenwaysLearn how to … [Read more...]
Certificate in Historic Preservation Program
Drew University is offering courses in historic preservation. Choose from a one-day workshop or ten-week course, the programs are designed for anyone interested in the field of preservation, from hobbyists, members of historic preservation commissions, town planners, attorneys and engineers to real estate professionals, volunteers at historic sites, owners of old or historic buildings, … [Read more...]
NPS History E-Library
The National Park Service has an online History E-Library that includes Essays, Online Books, Geology, Preservation Laws, Cultural Resource Reports, Video / Interpretive Films. You can review items relating to National Park Service History, Histories of National Parks, Maritime History, Oral History and information organized by Historical Themes (Ethnic Heritage, Military - Civil War, … [Read more...]
Wayshowing on Byways Resource
Wayshowing For Byways: A Reference Manual is a new tool from the America’s Byways Resource Center, reveals new insights to the process of showing travelers how to experience a route and provides methods for improving the navigational element of the visitor experience. A culmination of more than two years of research, Wayshowing For Byways: A Reference Manual addresses the concerns of a different … [Read more...]
Universal Design For Byways: Preparing For Our Future
America’s Byways Resource Center recognizes the importance of universal design for byways. Further, the Resource Center has determined that a key element of sustainable byways is their ability to plan for and provide accessible experiences for people of all abilities. To support this need, the Resource Center hired DSL Design Consulting to develop a universal design curriculum for the byway … [Read more...]
ByWays 101 Self-Study Course
Byways 101 introduces volunteers, leaders and coordinators to the basics of byways. It’s also a terrific refresher for experienced byway supporters. Each Part covers essential information and includes Skill Builders and Resources. Finish all four Parts in sequence, and we’ll send you an official Byways 101 Certificate of Completion. This free self-study course covers the basics of byways. … [Read more...]