The Centre for Community Archaeology (CCA) at Queen's University has engaged in several collaborative programmes with the Greater Shankill Partnership, fostering community involvement in exploring the area's historical and archaeological heritage. These initiatives have been particularly beneficial to the local residents of the Greater Shankill Community, including school children, providing them with unique, hands-on learning experiences.

One notable event was the Shankill Halloween Tour, held in October 2023 at the Shankill Graveyard. This event transformed the graveyard into an interactive outdoor classroom, where local children had the opportunity to delve into the area's rich history. They engaged with the past by talking with the "spirits" of individuals who once lived in the community, making history come alive in a vivid and memorable way.

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