Practice and Reflection on Educational Activities in Changshu Fangta Community Museum

This paper takes the Changshu Fangta Community Museum as a case study, focusing on the reactivation of historical memory and the construction of social memory through its educational activities. Grounded in the integrated framework of episodic memory and semantic memory, this research systematically examines historical documents and architectural relics related to Fangta. It proposes that the traditional narrative of the pagoda can be deepened and reinterpreted within the historical context of the southward exodus during the Jianyan era (1127-1130), thereby revitalizing the contemporary significance of its historical memory. Accordingly, educational activities such as “ancient architecture model building” and “historical scenario simulation” were designed to engage adolescents in hands-on practice and immersive storytelling, fostering a deep integration of semantic memory and episodic memory. Empirical evidence demonstrates that educational activities supported by local documents and guided by memory integration effectively strengthen community cultural identity. Furthermore, this approach offers an operable model for educational practices in grassroots cultural and museum institutions.