Samenvatting

In 2018, Leeuwarden will be European Capital of Culture. Like many other organisations, Historisch Centrum Leeuwarden (HCL) is currently preparing its programme. At the same time, the experience economy has already shifted towards an economy of meaning. The HCL has made efforts to adapt heritage education to this trend by means of living history.

The problem statement is: Which requirements should a living history tour have in order to create a meaningful experience for 10 to 12-year-olds that take part in the educational project Liwwadders in 2018?

By means of authenticity, motivated participants, high quality of heritage interpretation and connecting to the needs of the target group a meaningful experience can be created. A list of 25 requirements shows how a meaningful living history experience should be created.