The Heritage Education Forum (HEF) and its members are a resource to help teachers and benefit students by offering a wide variety of unique educational programming. HEF promotes the concept of "expanding the classroom" by developing and offering field trip programs aligned to curriculum standards. In addition, HEF maintains a relationship with the tri-county school districts and their teachers by providing in-service training sessions, conducting workshops, and participating in educational conferences. Each of these opportunities is designed to educate teachers and school administrators about: 1. Programs offered by member institutions 2. Benefits to students who participate in such standards-based programs 3. How schools can best take advantage of the resources offered by member institutions
History of HEF:
The Heritage Education Forum began in 1982 as a consortium of tri-county area historic attractions promoting their sites as educational resources. Today the Forum is made up of non-profit museums, nature centers, parks, historic houses, and support institutions committed to providing standards-based programs for students.
2020 Meeting Schedule
January 15: Gibbes Museum of Art: (2:30pm Business Meeting)
February 19: Charleston Museum (1 pm - 4:30 pm Roundtable)
March 18: Conference Call for COVID-19 Safety
April 15: Zoom Meeting
May 20: Zoom Meeting
June 17: Zoom Meeting
July 15: Zoom Meeting
August: Zoom Meeting
September 16: Zoom Meeting
October 21: Hampton Plantation (1 pm - 4:30 pm Roundtable)
November 18: Children's Museum (2:30 pm Business Meeting)