Freeman Tilden once said, “Through interpretation, understanding; through understanding, appreciation; through appreciation, protection.” He includes this quote in his book, Interpreting Our Heritage, which turned the world on its head as he introduced six principles of interpretation for organizations and institution whose job it is to educate the general public. Writing in 1957, he understood early on that this field would be evolving and ever-changing. Even now in 2017, these principles stand as strong examples to follow but there is room for one more. Adding a seventh principle to wrap up and create a solid foundation for historic institutions to get guidance as to how to educate and guide the public in gaining an experience. The principle to add would explain and emphasize that a love for one’s work is crucial to be an ideal interpreter. Passion is something Freeman Tilden highlights all throughout his book. Passion translates into one’s work and enhances the visitors experience when the passion of the interpreter is tangible. This works with the other six principles since it builds of the existing foundation that already exists.
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Tilden designed six principles:
1. Any interpretation that does not somehow relate what is being displayed or described to something within the personality or experience of the visitor will be sterile.
2. Information, as such, is not Interpretation. Interpretation is revelation based upon information. But they are entirely different things. However all interpretation includes
Tilden designed six principles:
1. Any interpretation that does not somehow relate what is being displayed or described to something within the personality or experience of the visitor will be sterile.
2. Information, as such, is not Interpretation. Interpretation is revelation based upon information. But they are entirely different things. However all interpretation includes