Heimatforscher

A local historian - also called local historian - an honorary capacity generally in the area of ​​research into the native surroundings.

The research field of local historian includes all standing with the home in conjunction areas.

These include the observation, measurement and documentation of

• Nature: geography, meteorology, zoology or botany ( with the respective sub-areas )
• Culture: Archaeology, Genealogy, Local History, Local history, regional history

As a rule, the local historian - unlike the historian in the country's history - no specific academic training.

• Local historian