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4th Graders' QR Codes for Historic Sites in Lecompton, Kansas
What happens when a fourth grade teacher in a small town brings together the local elementary school, community volunteers, and two museums [...]
First in the Nation: Shaping Presidential Politics Since 1972
The exhibit First in the Nation: Shaping Presidential Politics since 1972 at the State Historical Museum of Iowa explains the history of [...]
Indiana History for the Secondary Classroom
In Indiana, as in many states, the public school curriculum mandates state history just once — in fourth grade. The Indiana Historical [...]
Shaker Museum in New Lebanon, NY Names Lacy Schutz as New Executive Director
(January 4, 2016) The Shaker Museum | Mount Lebanon’s Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Lacy [...]
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On Epiphany, an Epiphany about Museums as Safe Places to Encounter Otherness
Happy Epiphany! As we begin the new year, I'm drawn to reflect on the long-lasting impact of “encountering otherness” on a [...]
Start 2016 on the Right Foot: Endorse & Share the Value of History Statement
The first few days of the year are a time for reflection and re-focusing our attention on the big picture and long [...]
You Know You Work in a Small Museum When…
For Throwback Thursday, here's a post from Bob Beatty, AASLH VP of Programs. It was originally published during the AASLH 2009 Annual Meeting. Today was a [...]
Musings From the Dungeon
As I sit here in my office enveloped in the manufactured warmth from an unreliable space heater, the temperature outside is 12º F (wind chill [...]
FLASH SALE: $10 AASLH On Demand Webinars
4 Days Only! Sale ends Friday, January 31 at Midnight FOR ONE FLAT FEE OF $10 PER WEBINAR YOU RECEIVE ONE FOREVER LINK Webinar can [...]
When Volunteers Go Rogue. . .
At the 2013 AASLH Annual Meeting, I attended a great session on revamping volunteer programs. During the breakout groups, the folks in my group all [...]
Spring Training in St. Paul
I always enjoy attending the Minnesota Evaluation Studies Institute’s Spring Training and this year I invite my museum colleagues to join me. MESI’s annual training [...]
Building a Network: The Pinal County Museum Meet Up
By Berlin Loa A simple plan sparked by the recognition of common cultural heritage, the value of shared community knowledge, and the potential to put [...]