HOW TO ACCESS SOURCES OF HISTORY.

 Sources of history can be accessed anywhere even at any time.The following are ways one can access sources of history to acquire knowledge or to gather resources for research.

1. Museums: Museums are places where collections of historical objects are preserved and displayed. These objects can be in form of artifacts or antiques which have natural , scientific  or even historical attachments. A museum can be small or large  and can be categorized into the following: Art museum( this can be in form of an  art gallery where paintings, sculptures are kept or displayed),general museums,and science and technology museums.

                                                            AN ART MUSEUM.

2. Library:  A library contain collections of books and documents which are handwritten or printed which are stored for different purposes. These books contains information on diverse angles which is paramount for studies, references and serve as resources for research.  A library can be a general library, a historical library or even a cultural library. One can assess the sources of history either primary, secondary or tertiary in libraries irrespective where one is.

                                                        A LIBRARY SHOWING BOOKS.

3.Exhibition: Exhibitions allow for historical materials to be displayed and promoted to a larger audience. Here, people who are interested in historical materials are allowed to have a feel of the materials  to study or to purchase them .  These materials can be materials from excavations, painting, even ancient metal works.They are very expensive to purchase.

4.Festivals are means whereby people can access sources of history. People are brought together to access and discuss ancient  historical events  and  cultural heritage and indulge in different cultural  activities. Examples of festivals are Egungun festival, New yam festival, Dragon Boat festival( China), Kungum festival (Ghana) and so on. Festivals are special events which are celebrated worldwide, for specific cultural reasons.

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