In small groups, they develop and work on their own questions on an overarching historical topic. They research sources in the archive or library, interview experts from the foundation's network and present their findings in a final presentation. The education team provides support with a team of specialist supervisors. For the rest of the day, two educational specialists are available as…
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Unlike intangible cultural heritage (e.g. organ building and organ music, falconry or Italian cuisine) or world documentary heritage (e.g. the Gutenberg Bible or the Nebra Sky Disk), world heritage sites are tangible…
The annual programme of the Francke Foundations for 2026 is themed »settle in«. From academic discourse to cultural events and educational offerings, over 30 event formats for adults, families, young people and children focus on the challenging task of finding one's bearings in a world with ever more options and uncertainties.
The history of the Francke Foundations consists of many stories. Our educational programme invites primary school and nursery groups (age 5 and above) to explore and (re)discover this historical cultural monument with its Historic Orphanage, Cabinet of Artefacts and Natural Curiosities, Library Hall Kulissenbibliothek and Utility buildings. We would particularly like to draw attention to how…
1 location, 4 topics and 300 years of history
We invite secondary school groups or classes to learn about historical research at the Francke Foundations as part of a workshop and take a closer look at it. In the process, students can acquire methodological skills for teaching and studying and gain new perspectives on different professional fields. Experts from academia, archives, libraries…
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