Seoul History Compilation Center Operates 'Family Together Textbook History Tour'

Complete Conquest of World Cultural Heritage in Textbooks

The Seoul Museum of History announced on the 19th that it is preparing a new exploration program called ‘Textbook History Tour with Mom and Dad’ and is recruiting participants.

‘Textbook History Tour’ is a history education program where busy working parents and their children explore and experience historical sites featured in elementary, middle, and high school history textbooks together. This year, under the theme ‘Korean History through World Heritage Sites,’ participants will visit Changdeokgung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine in Seoul, as well as Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, Namhansanseong Fortress, and the Baekje Historic Areas in Gongju and Buyeo.

The Seoul Museum of History’s ‘Textbook History Tour’ will be held six times from next month through November. The 1st and 3rd tours will explore Changdeokgung Palace (April 15) and Jongmyo Shrine (June 10), which are representative world heritage sites in Seoul. The 4th and 5th tours will visit nearby fortress sites, Namhansanseong Fortress (September 9) and Suwon Hwaseong Fortress (October 14). The 2nd and 7th tours will explore the Baekje Historic Areas in Gongju (May 13) and Buyeo (November 11), which hold the history and culture of the Baekje Kingdom from the Three Kingdoms period, to view cultural heritage.

This year’s ‘Textbook History Tour with Mom and Dad’ will be operated free of charge, recruiting about 40 participants, 10 families per each of the 6 tours. Information and applications for the monthly tours can be found on the Seoul Museum of History website. For more details, inquiries can be made to the Seoul Museum of History.

Applications for the 1st tour, held on April 15, will be accepted through the Seoul Museum of History website from the 20th to the 31st. Selected participants will be 10 families (about 40 people), and if there are many applicants, selection will be made by lottery. Selected families should prepare personal items needed for the tour (water, snacks) and participate on the day of the event.

Lee Sang-bae, Director of the Seoul Museum of History, said, “As outdoor activities have regained vitality after COVID-19, we have prepared more diverse exploration programs than before.” He added, “In particular, the program is designed to explore cultural heritage not only in Seoul but also in nearby areas and provinces, which we expect will enable a deeper understanding of history. We will continue to develop various educational programs that allow experiencing Seoul’s historical and cultural heritage.”