EMIGRANT’S SUITCASE WORKSHOP
Get hands-on with history in this workshop that explores how objects tell people’s stories. Dive into curriculum-specific topics such as STEM, war, women’s history, exploration and the Irish Famine, and take part in skills-building tasks that span a range of curricula including English, History, Drama, Art, Geography and more.
The Emigrant’s Suitcase workshop is available in 4 themes; Irish history, Women’s History. Scientists and Adventurers.
Suitable for both primary and secondary schools, students 17 years and under.
AVAILABLE IN 4 TOPICS
IRISH HISTORY
Explore the stories of the emigrants who departed Ireland’s shores, looking at why they left, and what they achieved in the wider world after their departure.
WOMEN’S HISTORY
Discover the lives and legacies of Ireland’s most inspirational women who have blazed a trail with our Women’s History programme, suitable for students of all ages.
SCIENTISTS
We strive to highlight the stories of Ireland’s most inspiring scientists, and even have a gallery dedicated to exploring all of their accomplishments!
ADVENTURERS
Come along to discover all about EPIC’s courageous figures, who forged their own path to travel to some of the most remote and fascinating places on earth.