YAC Project Ideas
Looking to get hands-on with a large-scale project? This is the hub for our larger YAC projects, which provide all the resources you need to make new discoveries and share what you find.
Explore the projects below to find out how you can record your local heritage, enrich the national list of historic buildings, or uncover the hidden history of the First World War right on your doorstep.
You can also discover some inspiration by taking a look at From Ordinary to Extraordinary, where seven of our branches created their own youth-led projects, from pet cemeteries to the Trans-Atlantic slave trade.
My Place in Time
Become a landscape archaeologist and explore a local place that matters to you. This project guides you through four steps of non-invasive archaeology, using online resources like old maps, aerial photos, and even LiDAR to uncover the hidden history of your chosen place.
Enrich the List Project
Update The List with Historic England. This project allows you to ‘Enrich the List’ by adding your own photos, notes, and local stories to the National Heritage List for England, helping to protect and celebrate our shared heritage.
Home Front Legacy 1914-18
Run a complete WWI project with your branch using these 10 detailed session plans. You’ll explore what the Home Front was, learn about the roles of women, and get guides for practical field recording, supported by dedicated training videos.
Exploring Burial Grounds
Discover the stories and wildlife hidden in your local churchyard. This downloadable pack is designed for groups and families to explore these unique spaces together. It includes activities for recording gravestones, identifying symbols, and observing the natural environment.
Church and Graveyard Investigation
Become an archaeology detective in your local church. This complete resource pack guides you through a full investigation of a historic church and its graveyard, from making a building plan and hunting for architectural clues to conducting a detailed graveyard survey.