His book Interpreting Our Heritage (1957) was the result and is today a classic interpretive book that is still read and studied around the world. At first glance Tilden's principles seem simple and direct, but on reflection they are as paradoxical and poetic as the process of interpretation itself. The way you interpret heritage through your project can also contribute to our investment principles. I think I got more out of it than I would have had it been delivered over one day as originally proposed.

For bigger projects that involve heritage sites and collections, it can form part of a much wider interpretation strategy that is aligned to the vision and values of your organisation. To help you plan the amount and type of interpretation required, estimate the approximate time visitors are expected to spend engaging with your project or place. Any communication process designed to reveal meanings and relationships of cultural and natural heritage to the public, through first-hand involvement with an object, artifact, landscape or site. These forms of interpretation offer a responsive, tailored experience via direct contact with audiences.to enhance students' knowledge of the archaeology, architecture and cultural heritage of another country. As well as in-depth descriptions about key interpretation principles Steve’s book is also very practical with handy checklists and notes about documents one should have to hand at discussions. From its foundation in 1916, the US National Parks Service employed rangers and interpreters and guided walks were the main means of interpreting the natural resources they cared for. A former journalist, playwright, and novelist, he began writing about America's national parks in the 1940s with the encouragement of National Park Service director Newton Drury.

Storytelling and traditional crafts also offer a way to share intangible cultural heritage or bring objects to life. While our expertise spans a wide range of industries, we do not limit ourselves to these specific sectors.Interpretation can be provided through design responses, architectural creations, landscapes, colour palettes, finishes and materials, digital applications, soundscapes, lighting, interactive devices, live theatre, music, artworks, sensory responses like smell or touch, as well as the usual provision of signage and plaques. Social media campaigns with specific hashtags have the potential to increase engagement and communication with audiences who use social media. Make sure you check all interpretation and text for factual accuracy and for grammar, punctuation and consistent spelling. Heritage interpretation may be performed at dedicated interpretation centres or at museums, historic sites, parks, art galleries, nature centres, zoos, aquaria, botanical gardens, nature reserves and a host of other heritage sites.