Education & Interpretation

New Stories in Old Places: How Historic Sites Are Telling a Fuller Story

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Historic sites and museums need to be more inclusive and tell a fuller story of their past, present, and future. Educators, curators, visitor services professionals, and other staff must collaborate to identify opportunities and align new stories and methods with existing collections, programming, and tours. Hear from staff of three historic sites that are busy doing this work. Join them in a moderated discussion about tips, techniques, pitfalls, and opportunities that come with telling the full story.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe ways historic sites can create programming and interpretation that expand traditional narratives and include past actors and present audiences.
• Recognize challenges inherent in undertaking new storytelling and interpretation methods.
• Analyze your own site and collection for opportunities to tell the fuller story.

Panelist(s)

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  Stephanie Boyle

  Director of Education
  Dumbarton House - National Society of the Colonial Dames of America (NSCDA) Museum & Headquarters
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  Catherine Hughes

  Director of Museum Theatre and Research
  Conner Prairie
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  Mark Osterman

  Adult Learning and Engagement Manager
  Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

Moderator(s)

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  Carrie Villar

  John & Neville Bryan Associate Director of Museum Collections
  National Trust for Historic Preservation