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Civil War Museum in Spotsylvania County Closed
Civil War Memory —
Authority: 472
A few years ago I was approached about getting involved in the founding of a new Civil War museum in Spotsylvania County. I was appreciative of the offer, but declined owing to some of the unanswered questions that still lingered. Well, Executive Director Terry Thomann managed to open his museum and even had plans ...3 days ago -
Why Are We Forgetting To Order the Pedestals?
Civil War Memory —
Authority: 472
Perhaps I’ve spent too much time studying how Americans have used public spaces to commemorate and remember their past, but I don’t get overly emotional around statues and other such sites. My first thought is almost always about the people – including the profile of the individual/group – who chose to shape ...3 days ago -
Ironworld in bad decline
Public Historian —
Authority: 104
I discovered yesterday (via the Minnesota Association of Museums on twitter ) that the Minnesota Discovery Cente r (formerly Ironworld), the mining history center in Chisholm on the Iron Range, is closing as of today, and putting its 47 employees (26 fulltime) on “ temporary layoff .” It’s unclear if and ...6 days ago -
American Antiquarian Society Academic Fellowships
New York History —
Authority: 133
The American Antiquarian Society (AAS) invites applications for its 2010-11 visiting academic fellowships. At least three AAS-National Endowment for the Humanities fellowships will be awarded for periods extending from four to twelve months. Long-term fellowships are intended for scholars beyond the doctorate; senior ...1 week ago -
Andrew Smith on Discover Canada
Christopher Moore's Canadian History —
Authority: 133
Smiths blog really goes to work on Discover Canada . He modestly calls it "some quick thoughts" but its a substantial critique. (Click the title.) Meanwhile, picking up on Smiths earlier suggestion, Adam Crymble has opened a wiki for rewriting Discover Canada He stresses this is not an official government ...1 week ago -
The future of the Twin Cities media ecosystem
Newsless.org —
Authority: 445
This is the keynote address I gave last Saturday at the Twin Cities Media Alliance Fall Forum . Please excuse the bad audio quality, like the thumps every time I advance a slide. I might record a better-quality version when I’ve got a moment. 1 A transcript of the remarks is below the fold . Transcript of ...2 weeks ago -
Virginia’s Civil War Sesquicentennial Arrives in the Classroom
Civil War Memory —
Authority: 472
From the beginning of its formation, one of the central goals for the Virginia Sesquicentennial Commission has been educational outreach. It is doing this in a number of ways from organizing conferences to creating mobile exhibits that will travel throughout the state between 2011 and 2015. Included in this is the ...2 weeks ago -
Coordinating the material culture of technology
Public Historian —
Authority: 104
At SHOT several weeks ago, we had a meeting of the TEMSIG group , the technology museums special interest group.* A small braintrust of public historians of technology ( Allison March , Erik Nystrom , David Unger and I) had an exciting conversation. We realized that most of us, and the many people interested ...2 weeks ago -
Reference Question of the Week - 11/1/09
Swiss Army Librarian —
Authority: 415
This was kind of a fun question. A patron called in and said: I’d like to know any information you’ve got on the USS United States. It’s an old Navy ship from the War of 1812. I heard some guy on the East Coast is going to build a replica of it next year, so I want to know about that, but I also want to ...2 weeks ago -
Last Minute Assignment at the Southern
Civil War Memory —
Authority: 472
So, just as I was finishing packing for my trip to Louisville tomorrow when I received a phone call asking me to moderate a panel on Saturday morning. I will be filling in for Gary Gallagher on a session titled, “The Public Presentation and Interpretation of Slavery and Slave Resistance: A Roundtable ...3 weeks ago -
Drunk History: Drink A Bottle of History
New York History —
Authority: 133
Drunk History has got to be seen. It is one of the funniest historical things you will ever see, and Im not kidding. Created by Derek Waters and edited and directed by Jeremy Konner, these short films involve a narrator / host who gets drunk and then relates a fascinating bit of U.S. History. Among the topics these ...3 weeks ago -
Regional History Awards of Merit Call For Nominations
New York History —
Authority: 133
Each year the Upstate History Alliance gives annual Awards of Merit to recognize outstanding work in the regional history and museum community, reward staff and volunteers, and provide encouragement for development of new and innovative projects. These awards will presented to recipients on Sunday April 11 at the ...4 weeks ago -
Arlington House, Public History, and Tourism
Civil War Memory —
Authority: 472
I am working feverishly to finish up an essay on Robert E. Lee’s Arlington House for a collection of essays on Southern Tourism edited by Karen Cox. The tentative title is, “The Robert E. Lee Memorial: A Conflict of Interpretation”. My research on this subject has taken a couple of turns since I agreed to ...4 weeks ago -
What Is Modern Photography?
Digital Camera - Everything From Digital Camera Prices To Technology —
Authority: 124
Things About Modern Photography After the invention of the camera and the growth in popularity of photography , it is only natural that mass production as well as dissemination of photo prints will follow. Becaue of photography, personal as well as public history, time, and the perception of man himself has ...4 weeks ago -
The Impact of New York States Museums
New York History —
Authority: 133
The Museum Association of New York (MANY) provides a fact sheet about museums in the state. Here are some interesting numbers, you can also check out their white paper, "Cultural/Heritage Tourism: Opportunity, Impact, and Implications" online here: * There are approximately 1,900 public and private museums, heritage ...4 weeks ago
