Finding Ways to Channel a Passion for History and Museums after Leaving the Field
In 2012, I made a difficult but necessary decision. After six years of undergrad and graduate school followed by an arduous seven [...]
An Outward Museum: Building Community at the Levine Museum of the New South
Photo by James Willamor Museums serve in a unique yet vital manner as stewards of humanity’s cultural heritage. Collections are [...]
We Are at the Center of What It Means to Be Americans: A Letter from the AASLH Council Chair
Dear Members, AASLH is helping lead our local and national discussions about the importance of historic context, the value of content that can [...]
Floyd Co. Hist. Soc. in VA Receives Grant for Elementary Education Program
The Floyd County Historical Society (AASLH member since 2009) has been awarded a grant by the Larry Woodrow Vest Fund of [...]
State Historical Museum of Iowa’s Award Winning Education Program Recognized in Media
The Des Moines Register published an article today about the Community Based Learning Program run by the State Historical Museum [...]
Many Faces, One Community
In 2002, the Midway Village Museum (MVM) faced a crisis. Community focus groups viewed MVM less as Rockford’s history museum [...]
Women Who Motor
Women Who Motor expanded interpretation at the Ford House beyond stories of the Ford family to examine the interactions and [...]
Finding Inspiration in the Mundane
I’m no Grinch! I do not self-identify in the slightest way with Scrooge. I love the holiday season (even glitter!), I love my job, and [...]
Historic House Call: Creating Engaging and Memorable Tours
Historic House Call: Creating Engaging and Memorable Tours Webinar January 30 @ 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm EST Register for the webinar here. Contribute to [...]
Taking the first StEPs
Last year the staff of the Chandler Museum suggested to the board that we embark on a StEPs assessment. Staff was aware that there are [...]
A Little Romance
I first heard exhibit designer Craig Kerger use the term “galleries of thought” to describe the successive spaces that lead visitors through an interpretive experience. [...]
Museum Networking
Museums offer great opportunities to network and show off the fantastic collection you hold. Holding events in your museum lets you meet new teachers/educators as [...]
2014 Texas Historical Commission Diversity Internship Now Accepting Applications
Member Since 1995 The 2014 Texas Historical Commission Diversity Internship is now accepting applications! We hope that you will take a moment to inform any [...]