Dartmoor's History Hunters heads to Plymouth for ‘inspiring’ family event
Dartmoor National Park Authority is bringing its popular History Hunters event to The Box in Plymouth later this month, with free hands-on activities, archaeology-themed experiences and a chance for children to explore the moor's history
A popular family history event celebrating Dartmoor's heritage is set to take place at The Box in Plymouth in two weeks' time.
Dartmoor National Park Authority is partnering with The Box to host History Hunters on Friday, July 24, from 10.30am to 3.30pm.
The free event is aimed at children aged between five and 11.
The day will feature a range of hands-on activities designed to help young people explore Dartmoor's cultural heritage, including craft sessions, excavation trays, clay pot making, wool spinning, medieval games and a Victorian-style selfie station.
Andy Bailey, Outreach and Engagement Officer at Dartmoor National Park Authority, said: "We're really looking forward to taking our History Hunters event to The Box for the first time.
"It'll give us a great opportunity to connect children to Dartmoor through creative activities, bringing them closer to cultural history and the natural world.
Teaming up with The Box, a vibrant treasure trove of art, collections and artefacts, makes it the perfect setting for a fun day of creativity."
Visitors will also be able to view Dartmoor-related objects in The Box's Port of Plymouth gallery, including Bronze Age artefacts discovered in a burial cist on Whitehorse Hill in 2011.
The items are believed to have been buried alongside the cremated remains of a high-ranking woman.
The event forms part of a wider programme of Dartmoor-themed activities taking place at The Box during the school holidays.
On July 22 and 23, families will be able to take part in free drop-in sessions to make Dartmoor-inspired clay pinch pots.
Sessions will run from 10.30am to 12.30pm and from 1.30pm to 3.30pm on both days.
Beth Hart, Engagement Officer for Families at The Box, said: "The landscape and history of Dartmoor have and continue to fascinate people of all ages, so we're delighted to be welcoming the National Park team to The Box for this special event on 24 July.
"It's going to be an inspiring day for everyone who comes along with plenty of hands-on activities, the perfect way to launch our summer holiday programme for families."