Is there a place for literature at historic sites?

Brucemore, a National Trust Historic Site in Iowa, often presents literature through theatrical performances (that’s the cast of the Grapes of Wrath depicted above, not the staff), otherwise, historic sites rarely discuss the literature of the period they interpret, unless of course, it’s a site associated with a famous author, such as The Mount, Orchard [...]

Standards and Best Practices for NTHS?

For several years, the National Trust for Historic Preservation has worked towards shared standards and best practices for public education and historical interpretation at National Trust Historic Sites. These standards attempt to address the diverse areas of responsibility covered by education and interpretation at historic site museums, including scholarship, curriculum development, visitor research, and [...]

Easement workshop for historic properties

Learn about the use and benefits of preservation and conservation easements to protect historic properties in Connecticut and surrounding areas in a two-hour workshop on January 14, 2008. Open to homeowners, real estate agents, historical societies, and preservation organizations across the state of Connecticut, this workshop will use New Canaan’s abundance of modernist buildings as [...]

AAM member research summary

For two years, the American Association of Museums has polled readers of Aviso, its monthly newsletter, not only about AAM programs and member benefits but also on the museum field and hot-button issues. The following are highlights of what AAM has learned so far.

Attendance: Museums count visitors in different ways, which makes it difficult to [...]

Cultural Center at Acoma Sky City receives national marketing award

The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) will recognize Acoma Business Enterprises with a Gold Award for the opening of the Haak’u Museum and Cultural Center at Acoma Sky City (a National Trust Historic Site) during the 18th annual HSMAI Adrian Awards Show on January 28, 2008 at the New York Marriott Marquis, with [...]