Local Hero! Admiral Duncan
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Local Hero! was a new creative learning programme for children and young people in Dundee, which ran from August – September 2007. Developed and delivered in partnership by Dundee City Council Leisure and Communities and Education Departments, its aim was to encourage exploration and awareness of Dundee’s stories, buildings and collections and the role they play in shaping how the city sees and defines itself today.
The project centred on the life of Dundee born Admiral Adam Duncan, the events that led to his status as both local and national hero, and the origins of Camperdown House and Park.
As part of this project, over 90 Primary 5 pupils from Brackens, St. Fergus and Ardler Primary’s Schools and young people from Random Theatre Company took part in a 6-week programme of heritage, sculpture, costume and performance workshops, working with the project’s Creative Learning Team.
Utilising resources from The McManus Galleries collections and taking inspiration from the ‘Glorious Victory’ exhibition held at the museum in 1997, children and young people were able to learn more about the Admiral’s life and the importance of his achievements at the Battle of Camperdown. This fascinating period in Dundee’s history really caught the attention and imagination of all involved – resulting in the creation of amazing artworks that include large scale boat sculptures, Camperdown Waistcoats and Hats and a special musical tribute in celebration of this special Dundonian!
On the evening of Thursday 27th September, children and young people presented their own unique interpretation of Local Hero! in a dynamic live performance event, set against the spectacular backdrop of Camperdown House.
