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Remembering the Journey, Not Just the Destination: A Call for Continued Preservation of the Roadside Aesthetic
This blog was originally published by the Center for Historic Preservation at Middle Tennessee State University on October 25, 2017. John [...]
Call for Proposals: Monument Culture
Christopher Columbus statue in Providence, Rhode Island Call for Proposals for a new edited volume Monument Culture: International Perspectives on the [...]
Does Size Matter? What to Consider About Working at Small vs. Large Museums
When it comes to choosing a museum to work or intern at, many questions may come to mind. Where is the museum [...]
The Legacy of Seattle Hip-Hop
The Legacy of Seattle Hip-Hop was on view at MOHAI from September 2015 through May 2016, curated by community members [...]
A Death in the Family
The W.H. Stark House in Orange, Texas, was occupied from 1894-1936 by W.H. and Miriam Stark, and since 1981, the [...]
Project 2-3-1: Two Boxcars, Three Blocks, One City: A Story of Elgin’s African-American Heritage
Project 2-3-1: Two Boxcars, Three Blocks, One City: A Story of Elgin’s African-American Heritage is a documentary film and traveling [...]
2015 Students Opposing Slavery International Summit
President Lincoln’s Cottage (PLC) opened in 2008 as a historic site and museum in northwest Washington, D.C. While in residence, [...]
Taming Your “Wild” Docents
It seems you can't go a week without encountering a museum-related article in mainstream media. While this should be good for our "industry," generally speaking, [...]
Top Ten Reasons For Visiting Kentucky and Louisville
Anything is possible in Kentucky…even Bigfoot sightings…and Louisville is excited to host the AASLH Annual Meeting September 16-19. Here are some tidbits to prepare you [...]
The Implications of Being TOO PC at Historic Sites
This summer I had a very unique opportunity to serve as a chaperone for the National Park Service’s Preserve America Youth Summit in Savannah, GA. [...]
Book Review: Leading the Historical Enterprise: Strategic Creativity, Planning, and Advocacy for the Digital Age
Professor Bruce W. Dearstyne, long an articulate and passionate voice on behalf of what he describes in his newest book as the “historical enterprise” in [...]
Detroit Historical Society’s Beginnings as “Highest Museum in the World”
2015 marks AASLH's 75th Anniversary Year. For the occasion, AASLH has created a blog series for members to share their unique history and memories. Contributions [...]
Managing Interpreters: Expectations and Feedback
I’d wager that anyone reading this blog post appreciates a few things from an employer: clear expectations, good tools for completing the job, and feedback [...]