The Pioneers and the Magellanic Epic: construction of history and regional patrimony in the Museo del Recuerdo of Punta Arenas

Abstract

This article addresses the patrimonial exhibition of Museo del Recuerdo from the following perspectives: the circulation, donation and acquisition of objects for the museum; the historical discourse and work that gives sense to the collections; and the general notions of regional history and patrimony that handle and acquire the visitors of the museum. Thereon, it is defined the process of construction of regional history and patrimony that operates inside it.