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Please note: this event is in the past
On Friday 18 November, Lauderdale House will be taken over by students at Brookfield Primary School. This is an initiative created by Kid’s in Museums to encourage more young people to engage with their local history and heritage, through running various aspects of the establishment.
Kids in Museums Takeover Day is when galleries, historic homes, archives and heritage sites all around the country invite young people in to take over jobs normally done by adults, with the aim to empower young people and invite them to explore local museum spaces.
Prior to the event, the pupils at Brookfield were tasked with creating exhibition pieces that reflected Lauderdale’s past. From designing a Tudor Feast and a new Lauderdale crest, to a crazy plant inspired by our former resident James Yates, the students breathed new life into Lauderdale House’s 500-year history.
On the day, pupils will have the opportunity to talk about their work with the public as we will host an open house. Alongside this, the students will be producing content for social media, including tweets and Instagram stories. They will also be able to try their hand at being an events manager as they show their fellow classmates around the House for perspective weddings and parties!
It is a fantastic way for children to share their hard work with the community as well as find out about working in an arts and heritage organisation.