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Youth Education
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kind of educational resources does the AHPP offer for Arkansas students?
A:- The AHPP has a full-time K-12 educator who visits classrooms across the state to present a variety of educational programs, such Arkansas's Haunted History and Arkansas and the Civil War.
- The AHPP has published a series of comprehensive lesson plans that focus on historic preservation and historic sites in Arkansas.
- Each spring the AHPP hosts the Preserve Our Past Art and Essay Invitational, which invites fifth-grade students to submit an artwork or essay about a historic Arkansas site.
- An activity trunk full of books, activities, posters and games relating to historic preservation and architecture is available for classrooms to borrow.
Q: How much do your programs and lesson plans cost?
A: All elements of the AHPP Education Program are free.
Q: Are there grants for classroom teachers and educators?
A: Yes. Each year the Department of Arkansas Heritage awards grants for projects relating to the Arkansas Heritage Month theme. Educators may apply for grants up to $5000 for field trips, special events, guest speakers, and the production of educational materials. For further information, call (501) 324-9150 or send an email with a subject line of "Heritage Month Grants" to info@arkansaspreservation.org.
Q: What age are your programs geared toward?
A: The free classroom presentations and lesson plans are appropriate for grades 4 and up.
Q: Do you offer professional development for educators?
A: Yes. Each summer the Department of Arkansas Heritage offers workshops to Arkansas's education co-ops. The AHPP can also present teacher workshops year-round by request.
Q: Are your programs just for schools?
A: No. The AHPP's Education Program is available to homeschool groups, scout troops, libraries, or anyone else with an interest in historic preservation and heritage education.
Q: Whom should I contact to schedule a classroom visit or for more information?
A: Send an email to the attention of "K-12 Education Coordinator" to info@arkansaspreservation.org or call (501) 324-9786. Programs are scheduled on a first-come, first-serve basis.
