Webinars for project organisers

24 May 2021

The Heritage Council is pleased to announce that it will deliver a series of webinars to support Heritage Week project organisers in 2021. This June, three sessions will take place to help heritage enthusiasts learn more about creating and sharing their heritage projects.

During the sessions you’ll hear from heritage experts and experienced National Heritage Week project organisers. You’ll also have a chance to ask questions relating to this year’s approaches (heritage newcomers; heritage sharing; and heritage for all ages), as well as about the practicalities of developing and sharing your project.

Welcome to National Heritage Week 2021
Tuesday, 22nd June | 1pm – 2pm
Learn about this year’s approaches and key dates.
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Taking your project online
Tuesday, 29th June | 1pm – 2pm
Learn about the methods and benefits of digital heritage sharing.
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Communicating your project
Tuesday, 29th June | 3pm – 4pm
Learn about how to share your project widely over social media and local media outlets.
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