A Path to Knowledge,

Understanding,

and Respect for All Cultures

The Institute for Heritage Education (IHE) is dedicated to helping people understand and appreciate their own cultural heritage and the cultural heritage of others. We see effective heritage education as contributing to healthy, vibrant communities and a more peaceful world.

We WORK to implement the outstanding cultural heritage program Project Archaeology, serving as the program’s national nonprofit partner.

Learn About Project Archaeology

Field learning day for a teacher workshop at an ancient bison drive site in Montana.

WE SUPPORT a broad range of cultural heritage programs by providing funding and professional help and guidance.

Explore our Grant Awards

An IHE grant supported this smaller workshop in rural western Kansas, which focused on migration of Indigenous peoples in the 17th century.

An IHE grant supported this smaller workshop in rural western Kansas, which focused on migration of Indigenous peoples in the 17th century.

OUR BENEFICIARIES are educators, students, and the nation’s broad cultural heritage.

See the Impact of Our Work

Fourth-graders study a site map during an archaeology education lesson.

Fourth-graders study a site map during an archaeology education lesson.

- THIS SITE IS UNDERGOING RESTORATION, PARDON THE INTERRUPTION.

Heritage Matters. In our turbulent times, our shared history matters more than at any time in recent memory. Understanding the past can lead to a better future.