Weir praises Orange Order over outreach work

The Education Minister commended the museum on its collection of informative resources, including a series of school workbooks and handling boxes.

The schoolbooks, aimed specifically at pupils at Key Stage 2 and 3 level and community groups, provide detailed information on the institution itself and seminal historical events, including the Glorious Revolution, the Great War and WW2.

As well as personally viewing the workbooks and handling boxes, containing materials relating to Orangeism, Mr Weir enjoyed a guided tour of the museum, incorporating the interactive educational zone which facilitates school group visits.

The DUP MLA said: “I commend the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland on the educational outreach work that they are involved in.

“School groups, through their specific programmes, will gain an understanding of the history of the Orange Order, as well as historical events such as World War One and World War Two.”

Museum curator, Dr Jonathan Mattison said: “We were delighted to welcome Minister Weir to the Museum of Orange Heritage so he could witness for himself first-hand how education is fundamental to our many outreach initiatives.

“We trust the minister will have been impressed, not only by the museum as an educational resource, but also by our extensive literature and materials which are key components of our ongoing engagement with schools.

“We want to encourage everyone to visit the facility and engage with our programmes.”