If the task of an educator is to help students develop a solid concept of self and an understanding of, and appreciation for, history and culture, place must become more than a learning backdrop. A place-based, experiential learning (PBEL) framework is helpful to K-12 educators who work with students from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds across a range of geographic locations and educational settings. It consists of natural and culturally relevant curriculum situated in real-world contexts (place), facilitating authentic learning. PBEL includes a student-centered, inquiry-driven process that applies historical, cultural, and place as primary resources, connecting teachers and students to their community (and other’s communities) through real-world experiences. This framework promotes citizenship, cultural competency, and the stewardship of culture, history, and place on local, regional, and global scales.