We are delighted to announce the call for Workshop Hosts to join us at the Contested Histories International Workshops in The Hague, Netherlands (October 23-24, 2026).
About the Contested Histories Initiative
Statues, monuments, street names, and other markers project a collective historical memory on public spaces. Inclusive societies need commemorative landscapes that reflect the collective nature and values of the communities they serve. The Contested Histories Initiative seeks practical remedies to contestations over historical markers in public spaces as part of broader efforts to create more inclusive and equitable societies, particularly for and with communities that have been marginalised or disenfranchised due to race, ethnicity, gender, or other affiliations.
The project on Contested Histories in Public Spaces is a co-initiative of EuroClio, the European Association of History Educators, and the Institute for Historical Justice and Reconciliation (IHJR). The research examines contestations over statues, monuments, memorials, street names, buildings and other physical representations of historical legacies in public spaces. The result is an expanding global catalogue of case studies that aims to provide a resource for policy-makers, decision-makers, educators, journalists, scholars and others interested in the subject of contested histories in public spaces. Outputs include policy recommendations, educational materials and published papers.
What are we looking for?
Have you developed teaching and learning materials on contested histories in public spaces? Have you integrated cultural heritage into your teaching? Do you have experience teaching about dissonant and contested histories? We are looking for interactive, innovative workshops that deal with contested histories in the classroom.
Each workshop should last no more than 90 minutes and present ready-to-use teaching methods that participants could apply in their classroom.
How to apply?
You can apply by submitting your workshop title, a short outline of the content (max. 300 words) and the relation to the project topic to contestedhistories@euroclio.eu by May 4, 2026. All parts of the application must be submitted in English.
We will be selecting a total of 3 workshops for the event. Selections will be made by May 15, 2026.
Important Note: While we recognise that AI tools can be helpful when preparing applications, we expect all submissions to accurately reflect everyone’s skills and background, and we may withdraw applications that appear to be generated entirely by AI.
What do we offer?
All expenses relating to your travel to/from The Hague and your accommodation and subsistence costs will be covered.
