I recently moved to a new area and have gone to the art galleries, niche museums, and on walking tours to get to know the place better. While doing this, I realized that while I had dipped my toes into the historical and gallery scene back home, I did not take full advantage of the opportunities I had.
I have never regretted learning more about my community. The small museum, the weird historical ghost tour, the field trip spot every elementary school goes to — they are all doing work to preserve the community’s history and culture. Every time I invest in these experiences, I gain a new perspective and appreciation for where I am, and get to feel like a kid on a field trip with no ulterior motive other than to learn. It benefits the community, the preservation of history, and your own appreciation for where you are right now. I don’t see any losses for adding field trip style outings to your weekend plans.
