{"id":147,"date":"2020-04-07T23:18:16","date_gmt":"2020-04-07T23:18:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/burlingtoncountyhistoricalsociety.org\/2020Temp\/?page_id=147"},"modified":"2021-04-15T19:28:31","modified_gmt":"2021-04-15T19:28:31","slug":"childrent-history-center","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/burlingtoncountyhistoricalsociety.org\/2020Temp\/childrent-history-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Children’s History Center"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Time travel with us and experience the past!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Our Philosophy and Future<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In March 2010, the BCHS embarked on a new adventure in history with the creation of two family friendly spaces to explore Burlington County\u2019s past in interactive ways. This evolution came from an extensive strategic planning process that now has BCHS poised to become a leader in history education in Burlington County and the state of New Jersey.  We are changing how history is presented!<\/p>\n

Exciting exhibit plans are in the works!  Using innovative techniques for the interpretation of primary sources and artifacts pertaining to New Jersey history, it will not only expand public awareness of our historical resources, but also help to foster new advocates for the study and preservation of New Jersey history.  This exhibit will make our historical collections accessible on a whole new level to a brand new audience.<\/p>\n

Plan<\/h2>\n

The Children\u2019s History Center is part of a master plan to forge a radical new direction for the Burlington County Historical Society. We are committed to:
\n\u2022 providing playful interaction with artifact and exhibit environments that help young visitors form meaningful connections.
\n\u2022 encouraging exploration and independent learning.
\n\u2022 making history accessible and relevant.
\n\u2022 creating spaces and programs specifically designed for families.
\nWe are confident that CHC will strengthen family interactions in a playful learning environment.<\/p>\n

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Exhibit Goals <\/h2>\n

The Children's History Center will be <\/p>\n

\u2022 Family friendly and multi-generational
\n\u2022 Interactive, experiential, engaging, and playful
\n\u2022 Inherently interesting and content-based
\n\u2022 A springboard for cultivating a child\u2019s love of museums
\n\u2022 A place where kids say \u201cMuseums are great! I love museums!\u201d<\/p>\n

Messaging<\/h2>\n

\u2022 Families can be large or small... with deep roots in the past, even if we don\u2019t know much about them.
\n\u2022 We learn a lot through play.
\n\u2022 How people live, and the houses they live in, have changed a lot since the 1800s.
\n\u2022 Eating is about more than satisfying our hunger. We use food to express our cultural identity, pass on traditions, signal our shared values, and separate ourselves from others.
\n\u2022 People of Burlington County have come from all over the world, bringing new foods and traditions with them.
\n\u2022 The museum is a place where I have fun, use my imagination, and explore on my own.
\n\u2022 Farms once covered much of the county... land that is now occupied by houses, stores, and schools.
\n\u2022 If I look in the right places, I can find evidence of who and what was here before me. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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