Local history,
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Local history
Local history is a captivating approach to understanding
the work, as defined by historians and educators. It
offers a personal, family, and community perspective,
serving as "a magazine of vivid and pregnant
illustrations of the general course of national history"
(Healey, 2008)
Local history provides insights into broader national
events, it holds intrinsic value on its own, focusing on
the history of smaller communities in which we all
reside. It explores the people and events that are
familier to us.
goal of Local history
• A primary objective of incorporating local history in the classroom
is to directly involve students. Mere acquisition of knowledge
through data gathering does not offer a sense of involvement.
Instead, students should be prompted to critically analyze data and
develop a motivation to question it.
•Ways of thinking about data and the introduction of new
terminologies are necessary.
Goal of Local history
When an event occurs, it is often recorded by an observer or
discussed with others. The way an event is perceived and
portrayed is known as an interpretation.
Historical evidence, or sources, can encompass various form,
including diaries, letters, journals and folklore.
Encouraging students to examine primary sources themselves
highlights the fact that history is not solely about famous
individuals; rather, it is also shaped by ordinary people who record
events in their lives and describe how those events impacted
them (Beckett, 2007).
why local history
matters?
01 Local museums and archives offer a fresh perspective on one's
community. Often, our study of history focuses on grand-scale events,
such as the rise and fall civilization or significant social and economic
changes that affect entire nations and people.
02 Local history serves as a microcosm, unveiling the intricate details and
stories that illustrate how societal changes impacted the lives of ordinary
individuals.
Local History as a
Microcosm
01 Small picture of larger history
02 Shows effects on daily life
03 Makes history concrete
Local History and
Community Identity
01 Places have stories
02 Names have meaning
03 Builds Identity
Cotabato city
The name Cotabato is derived from the
Maguindanaoan phrase "Kuta Wato" (or
Kota Batu in Malay), which translates to
"Stone Fort".
THE IMPORTANCE OF LOCAL HISTORY
IN THE PHILIPPINE History
It is unfortunate that a significant number of Filipino individuals
01 lacks interest in or understanding of Philippine history.
The problem lies in the nature of Philippine historiography, which,
for a considerable time, adhered to rigid western criteria and
02
approach often follows the principle of "no document, no history."
Problems in
Philippine History
01 Focus on Manila and Central Luzon
02 Other regions overlooked
03 Incomplete History
Limits of Written Sources
01 Not all history is written
01 Oral stories matter
01 Local narratives are important
MUSEUMS
UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS
MUSEUM OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
España Boulevard, Manila
Established in 1871, it is the oldest existing museum in
the country. It originated from the "Gabinete de Fisica"
as a resource for science students.
• Houses vast collections of natural history (flora and
fauna).
• Displays indigenous musical instruments and three-
dimensional artifacts
• Features sacred art, coins, medals, and rare books
from the university's long history.
AYALA
MUSEUM
Makati Ave. cor De La Rosa St., Makati City
A premier private museum located in the heart of the
Makati business district, it serves as a gateway to
Filipino art and culture.
• Houses the Gold of Ancestors exhibit, showcasing
over 1,000 pre-colonial archaeological gold objects.
• Famous for sixty handcrafted dioramas illustrating
Philippine history
• Features the maritime vessel collection and works by
masters like Juan Luna and Fernando Amorsolo.
RIZAL SHRINE
Calamba, Laguna
This is a faithful reconstruction of the Spanish-style
home where the National Hero, Jose Rizal, was born on
June 19, 1861.
• Reconstructed by National Artist Juan Nakpil in 1950
after being destroyed in WWII.
• Features the memorabilia, books, and manuscripts of
the hero
• The museum grounds include the remains of Rizal's
parents and his baptismal certificate.
MIND MUSEUM
JY Campos Park, 3rd Avenue, BGC, Taguig
• Includes over 250 interactive exhibits originally
The Philippines' first world-class science
designed by Filipino artists and scientists.
museum, designed to provide an
interactive learning experience through • Features five main galleries: Atom, Earth, Life,
Universe, and Technology
science storytelling.
• Highlights include "Stan" the T-Rex and a 3D theater.
NATIONAL MUSEUM
OF THE PHILIPPINES
Padre Burgos Drive, Ermita, Manila
The primary repository of the nation's natural and
cultural history. It is situated within the former
Legislative Building and Finance Building.
• The National Art Gallery houses masterpieces like
Juan Luna's Spoliarium.
• Consists of the National Museum of Anthropology
and National Museum of Natural History.
• Maintains extensive collections of archaeological,
botanical, and zoological specimens.
MUSEO DABAWENYO • Features four main galleries: Indigenous People, Moro,
Contemporary, and Memorabilia.
Magallanes-Pichon Street, Davao City
• Displays traditional crafts, weapons, and musical
Known as the "Museum of the People of Davao," it is a instruments of the 11 ethno-linguistic groups.
house of history showcasing the vibrant cultural blend of
• Preserves the rich heritage of Davao from the pre-colonial
Mindanao's largest city
era to the modern day.
BUTUAN NATIONAL
MUSEUM
Butuan City, Agusan del Norte
Established to preserve artifacts discovered in the region
that prove its ancient importance in maritime trade and
culture.
• Home to the Golden Tara, a 21-carat gold figure
discovered in the Agusan River.
• Showcases the Balangays, or ancient open-water-going
boats dating back to the 4th century.
• Displays ethnographic materials from the Manobo,
Mamanwa, and Higaonon tribes.
HISTORICAL SHRINES IN
THE PHILIPPINES
RIZAL SHRINE
Santa Clara Street, Fort Santiago in Intramuros, Manila
A historic defense fortress and the site where Dr. Jose
Rizal was imprisoned before his execution on
December 30, 1896.
• Houses the prison cell and personal belongings of
Rizal.
• Displays the Alcohol Stove where he hid his final
poem, Mi Ultimo Adios
• Features bronze footsteps marking the final walk of
the hero to Bagumbayan.
PINAGLABANAN
SHRINE
San Juan City, Metro Manila
This shrine commemorates the first major battle of the
Philippine Revolution on August 29, 1896, led by the
Katipunan.
• The centerpiece is the Spirit of Pinaglabanan, a monument
by Eduardo Castrillo
• Honors the bravery of Andres Bonifacio and the
Katipuneros who fought for independence
• Situated on the five-hectare park that was once the
"Almacen de Polvora" (powder magazine).
LAPU - LAPU
SHRINE
Punta Engaño, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu
Commemorates the Battle of Mactan on April 27, 1521, where
the local chieftain Lapu-Lapu defeated Ferdinand Magellan.
• Represents the first successful resistance of Filipinos against
European colonial intrusion.
• Adjacent to the Magellan Marker, the site where the explorer
is believed to have fallen.
Features a 20-meter bronze statue of Lapu-Lapu holding a
sword and shield