About us
Hands on history is a knowledge, experience and action resource bank. The Hands on History team members are experts in teaching, preserving and revitalizing cultural heritage. We work both locally and internationally, and have years of experience in developing and managing projects. Because of our ability to think outside the box, act quickly and deliver innovative results we go by the nick name "the guerilla of cultural heritage".
Ingrid Galadriel
Ingrid Galadriel has a Master´s degree in Theatre and visual communication. She has several years of experience working as a producer, museum curator and PR-manager. Ingrid is an explosion of creativity.
Heidi Brimi
Heidi Brimi is a long time producer. With a masters degree in Archeology and 20 years of experience with museum work and other cultural institutions, she has extensive theoretical and practical knowledge.
Rickard Åkesson
Rickard has a masters degree in Environmental Science and has several years of experience as a curator and festival organizer. He is known to be thorough and precise. In addition, he is an excellent crafter.
Take a look at our portfolio
NFEA
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The 21th -23rd of september 2017 Hands on History welcomes you to Norway´s largest hands on gathering for Experimental Archaeology enthusiasts. The NEFA gathering is a three day seminar with talks, workshops and experiments.
King of the Hill
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Taking Hands on History´s philosophy behind "The Viking Way" and "Go Viking Hiking" one step further, we aim to give the participants an unforgettable and highly immersive experience. "King of the Hill" is a survival and exploration re-enactment game where re-enactors are given the opportunity to hands on explore the world, the way and the mindset of the Vikings.
Exclusive blacksmithing course – FULLY BOOKED
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Learn blacksmithing from a true master - at Kvarnfall farm in Sweden!
In October 2017 the master blacksmith Götz Breitenbücher will open his home and smithy to 4 lucky participants. This is your chance to learn blacksmithing and to experience self-sufficient farm life.
Go Viking Hiking
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Join Hands on History on a Viking hike in the Norwegian mountains and explore nature, survival, cooking and cultural heritage - the viking way. Apply and register for Go Viking Hikes 2017!
Lectures & Workshops
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Do you need some help figuring out a strategy for your festival or event? Do you need some guidance in writing applications? Or maybe you are looking for someone to help you with your marketing and PR?
Crafting Courses
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The Hands on history team members are skilled crafters. We offer courses and workshops in several crafting techniques such as Textilework, Plant Dyeing, Woodwork, Bone and hornwork and Leatherwork.
Râșnov Citadel in Transylvania
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The medieval fortification Râșnov Citadel in Transylvania, Romania attracts several hundred thousand visitors every year. We were contacted by the local municipality who wanted to establish a local historical reenactment group.
The Viking way 2016
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In June 2016, the project managers of Hands on History and Trondheim Vikinglag organized a one week reenactment event - The Viking way.
Lithuanian Folk Culture Centre
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"Culture for Everyone" - A Norway Grants financed project on Intangible Cultural Heritage and Life Long Learning
Project management
We have years of experience in project management and leadership. Looking for someone to realize your idea or a parter organization for your project?
We work internationally
We work all over the world and have several international projects in our portfolio. Cross boarder co-operations and best practice exchange are among our core activities.
Workshops & Seminars
We host and curate a variety of workshops, seminars and courses. Our expert team members have several years of experience in workshop design and facilitating.
Museums
We co-operate with several museums around the world. Talk to us about dissemination, workshop design, educational programs and exhibition design.
Festival organization
We are experts in organizing historical events and festivals. Program managing, curating, facilitating and stewarding. Read about our past projects.
Historical reenactment
Historical reenactment and living history is two of our favorite methods of dissemination. We are skilled crafters who like to get our hands dirty.