September 26 - October 1, 2024
Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture
125 Bull Street
Charleston, SC 29424
Instructor: Erica Veal, CIT
About this Course
The nationally recognized Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) program is designed for anyone who wants to learn more about how to develop and lead interpretive programs. This course will introduce you to the history, definitions, and principles of interpretation. During the course, you will develop a program outline and deliver a 10-minute thematic presentation, all with the support of your instructor(s) and fellow participants. You will learn how to make your programs purposeful, enjoyable, relevant, organized, and thematic, and leave ready to facilitate meaningful experiences that inspire engagement with the world around us.
This course is a part of the "Speaking Our Truths" initiative by the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture in partnership with the National Associate for Interpretation to make heritage interpretation more accessible to the Black and Brown community, especially those based in the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor. Graduates of the course will have the option to join the Black and Brown Interpreters Network.
The Black and Brown Interpreters Network is a group of natural and cultural history interpreters and tour guides based in the South Carolina Lowcountry and beyond who are dedicated to education, professional development and service in the field of heritage interpretation. The group meets monthly at sites across the Lowcountry to learn from fellow Black and Brown Interpreters and tour guides; network, share opportunities for continuing education and scholarships, explore local history and more.
Contact Schedule
Thursday and Friday, September 26th-27th
AND Monday and Tuesday, September 30 and October 1st, 2024
(does not meet Saturday and Sunday)
Registration Rates
$600 Regular Registration (includes a complimentary one-year NAI membership)
NAI members receive a discounted registration rate based on membership type. Please log into your NAI account to see your member rate below.
Contact Information
Prior to the start of the course, you will receive information from your instructor on how the course will work and the times you will be meeting. For more information about the course, please contact Erica Veal at [email protected] or call (843) 953-7613.
Special Terms and Cancellations
Courses may be canceled due to low enrollment. In the event that this course is canceled, NAI will contact you and you will receive a full refund.
If you need to cancel your registration, cancellations cannot be made by phone and must be emailed to [email protected]. Cancellations requested before September 12, 2024: will be subject to a $60 cancellation fee; after this date no refunds will be issued. If fees paid are less than $60, no refund will be issued.