Activating Environmental Care and Strength at Museums and Historic Sites - Virtual Summit

Activating Environmental Care and Strength at Museums and Historic Sites - Virtual Summit

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Overview

 

Environmental and climate sustainability are becoming increasingly important and urgent. This virtual summit will address how museums and historic sites are impacted by the environment and contribute to greater environmental sustainability. The summit will explore these topics from a variety of viewpoints. 

 

Attend the summit to learn: 

 

  • Effective ways to communicate with the public about climate and the environment. 
  • Examples of how historic sites are becoming more sustainable. 
  • Tips on how to prepare your organization for a disaster and how to respond. 
  • Interpretation of the environment and educational programming at museums and historic sites 

 

Sarah Sutton, the CEO of Environment & Culture Partners and an expert on how the environment intersects with museums, will give the opening keynote. The summit will conclude with a panel discussion about how people are working to preserve the environment and historic sites and communities in Louisiana. 

 

In addition, there will be time on both days for you to meet your peers from across the country. You’ll be able to discuss what you’ve learned and share what your museum or historic site is doing or might do to strengthen environmental sustainability. 

 

This virtual summit is organized by the AASLH Climate and Sustainability Committee. 

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Time

Session Title

12:00 - 1pm ESTOpening Keynote: Sarah Sutton
1:15 - 2pmEffectively Communicating Climate Change to the Public
2:15 - 3pmIncreasing Environmental Sustainability on Your Site
3:15 - 3:45pmHistory (Half) Hour with the AASLH Climate and Sustainability Committee
4-5pmPreparing for and Responding to an Environmental Disaster

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Time

Session Title

12:00 – 1pm ESTWhere Do I Begin? Tools for Disaster and Climate Action and Resilience Planning
1:15 - 2pm Interpreting Climate and the Environment at History Organizations
2:15 - 3pmEnvironmental and Climate Education at Museums and Historic Sites
3:15 - 3:45pmHistory (Half) Hour with the AASLH Climate and Sustainability Committee
4 - 5:15pmClosing Session: Preserving History and Historic Communities and Promoting Environmental Sustainability in Louisiana

Recording and Captioning

This event will be recorded. Registrants of this event receive complimentary access to the recording in their Dashboard. Captioning will be provided for the live event. 

 

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  • Includes a Live Web Event on 01/29/2025 at 4:00 PM (EST)

    29 January 2025 | 4 - 5:15pm EST | The banks of the Mississippi River between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is home to a historic Black community, many of whom are descendants of those who were enslaved on the plantations that once lined the river. Today, this stretch of the river is known as “Cancer Alley” due to the high rates of disease linked to the petrochemical industry that has replaced the plantations. To close the summit, hear how those who call this area home are working to maintain their communities, fight for a healthier environment, and maintain a history of local and national significance.

    The banks of the Mississippi River between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is home to a historic Black community, many of whom are descendants of those who were enslaved on the plantations that once lined the river. Today, this stretch of the river is known as “Cancer Alley” due to the high rates of disease linked to the petrochemical industry that has replaced the plantations. To close the summit, hear how those who call this area home are working to maintain their communities, fight for a healthier environment, and maintain a history of local and national significance. 

     Moderated by Mari Carpenter, John & Neville Bryan Senior Director of Museum Collections, The National Trust for Historic Preservation

     

    Panelists:  

    • Joy Banner, Ph.D., Co-founder and Co-Director, The Descendants Project, Wallace, Louisiana 
    • The Louisiana Bucket Brigade, New Orleans, Louisiana 
    • Ashley Rogers, Executive Director, Whitney Plantation, Edgard, Louisiana 

    Cancellation/Refunds for onsite workshops must be submitted in writing via email to learn@aaslh.org or mail to 2021 21st Ave S., Suite 320 Nashville, TN 37212. Cancellations made prior to the early-bird registration deadline date will receive a full refund. Cancellations made between the early-bird deadline date and eight days prior to the workshop will be subject to a $55 processing/materials charge. No refunds will be given within seven days of the workshop date. AASLH is not responsible for cancellations that were mailed or emailed but never received.

    Cancellations/Refunds for online professional development (webinars and online courses) must be submitted in writing via email to learn@aaslh.org or mail to 2021 21st Ave S., Suite 320 Nashville, TN 37212. Cancellations made prior to the start date for the online course or the day of the webinar will be given a full refund. No refund will be given after the start date for the online course or on/after the day of the webinar. Registrants may transfer their registration to another person. Registrations cannot be transferred between courses or course sessions. AASLH is not responsible for cancellations that were mailed or emailed but never received.

    If you have any questions, please contact AASLH Professional Development staff at learn@aaslh.org or 615-320-3203.

    Mari Carpenter (Moderator)

    John & Neville Bryan Senior Director of Museum Collections

    The National Trust for Historic Preservation

    Marian Carpenter has experience in heritage preservation with emphasis in collections management, exhibition development, curation, community outreach, historic research, and interpretative programming.  As a public historian, she enjoys building relationships with community historians, local museums, and churches to connect the importance of object preservation with the documentation of oral histories. Carpenter is interested in inclusive storytelling and learning about shared histories.  She is also doing research on the emotional trauma associated with historic sites and cultural collections that represent African American, Asian American, and Indigenous communities.

    Joy Banner, Ph.D.

    Co-founder and Co-Director

    The Descendants Project, Wallace, Louisiana

    The Louisiana Bucket Brigade

    New Orleans, Louisiana

    Ashley Rogers

    Executive Director

    Whitney Plantation, Edgard, Louisiana

  • Includes a Live Web Event on 01/29/2025 at 3:15 PM (EST)

    29 January 2025 | 3:15 - 3:45 EST |

    Meet members of the AASLH Climate and Sustainability Committee and others who are attending the summit for networking, community building, and to discuss how you think you can implement what you’ve learned at your site. This is also a chance to hear from others or share the work you and your organization are doing to address climate change and sustainability. 

    Cancellation/Refunds for onsite workshops must be submitted in writing via email to learn@aaslh.org or mail to 2021 21st Ave S., Suite 320 Nashville, TN 37212. Cancellations made prior to the early-bird registration deadline date will receive a full refund. Cancellations made between the early-bird deadline date and eight days prior to the workshop will be subject to a $55 processing/materials charge. No refunds will be given within seven days of the workshop date. AASLH is not responsible for cancellations that were mailed or emailed but never received.

    Cancellations/Refunds for online professional development (webinars and online courses) must be submitted in writing via email to learn@aaslh.org or mail to 2021 21st Ave S., Suite 320 Nashville, TN 37212. Cancellations made prior to the start date for the online course or the day of the webinar will be given a full refund. No refund will be given after the start date for the online course or on/after the day of the webinar. Registrants may transfer their registration to another person. Registrations cannot be transferred between courses or course sessions. AASLH is not responsible for cancellations that were mailed or emailed but never received.

    If you have any questions, please contact AASLH Professional Development staff at learn@aaslh.org or 615-320-3203.

  • Includes a Live Web Event on 01/29/2025 at 2:15 PM (EST)

    29 January 2025 | 2:15 - 3pm EST | Historic homes and museums are using their collections and unique spaces to create exhibitions and programs that help educate visitors about the environment and climate change. Learn about some of these unique programs, as well as how your organization can partner with scientists to engage the public in environmental sustainability.

    Historic homes and museums are using their collections and unique spaces to create exhibitions and programs that help educate visitors about the environment and climate change. Learn about some of these unique programs, as well as how your organization can partner with scientists to engage the public in environmental sustainability. 

     

    Moderated by Danielle Sakowski, Program Manager, Environment and Culture Partners. 

     

    Panelists: 

    • Kelsey Brow, Executive Director, King Manor Museum, New York, New York 
    • Julie Decker, Director and CEO, Anchorage Museum, Anchorage, Alaska 
    • Michelle Fitzgerald, Curator of Collections, Johns Hopkins University Museums, Baltimore, Maryland 

    Cancellation/Refunds for onsite workshops must be submitted in writing via email to learn@aaslh.org or mail to 2021 21st Ave S., Suite 320 Nashville, TN 37212. Cancellations made prior to the early-bird registration deadline date will receive a full refund. Cancellations made between the early-bird deadline date and eight days prior to the workshop will be subject to a $55 processing/materials charge. No refunds will be given within seven days of the workshop date. AASLH is not responsible for cancellations that were mailed or emailed but never received.

    Cancellations/Refunds for online professional development (webinars and online courses) must be submitted in writing via email to learn@aaslh.org or mail to 2021 21st Ave S., Suite 320 Nashville, TN 37212. Cancellations made prior to the start date for the online course or the day of the webinar will be given a full refund. No refund will be given after the start date for the online course or on/after the day of the webinar. Registrants may transfer their registration to another person. Registrations cannot be transferred between courses or course sessions. AASLH is not responsible for cancellations that were mailed or emailed but never received.

    If you have any questions, please contact AASLH Professional Development staff at learn@aaslh.org or 615-320-3203.

    Danielle Sakowski (Moderator)

    Program Manager

    Environment and Culture Partners

    Kelsey Brow

    Executive Director

    King Manor Museum, New York, New York

    Julie Decker

    Director and CEO

    Anchorage Museum, Anchorage, Alaska

    Michelle Fitzgerald

    Curator of Collections

    Johns Hopkins University Museums, Baltimore, Maryland

  • Includes a Live Web Event on 01/29/2025 at 1:15 PM (EST)

    29 January 2025 | 1:15 - 2pm EST | Freeman Tilden, the author of Interpreting Our Heritage, wrote that the ultimate goal of interpretation is preservation. Preservation is also a green action. This session will share examples of how history organizations are interpreting climate and the environment for the public at various sites throughout the country.

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    Moderated by Kim Robinson, Staff Curator, National Park Service, and Vice Chair of the AASLH Climate and Sustainability Committee. 

     

    Panelists: 

    • Debra Reid, Curator of Agriculture and the Environment, The Henry Ford, Dearborn, Michigan 
    • Dr. Chris Hobbs, Founder, Sustainable Ideas, Honolulu, Hawaii 
    • Nate Toering, Director of Communications and Education, Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway, National Park Service, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin 

    Cancellation/Refunds for onsite workshops must be submitted in writing via email to learn@aaslh.org or mail to 2021 21st Ave S., Suite 320 Nashville, TN 37212. Cancellations made prior to the early-bird registration deadline date will receive a full refund. Cancellations made between the early-bird deadline date and eight days prior to the workshop will be subject to a $55 processing/materials charge. No refunds will be given within seven days of the workshop date. AASLH is not responsible for cancellations that were mailed or emailed but never received.

    Cancellations/Refunds for online professional development (webinars and online courses) must be submitted in writing via email to learn@aaslh.org or mail to 2021 21st Ave S., Suite 320 Nashville, TN 37212. Cancellations made prior to the start date for the online course or the day of the webinar will be given a full refund. No refund will be given after the start date for the online course or on/after the day of the webinar. Registrants may transfer their registration to another person. Registrations cannot be transferred between courses or course sessions. AASLH is not responsible for cancellations that were mailed or emailed but never received.

    If you have any questions, please contact AASLH Professional Development staff at learn@aaslh.org or 615-320-3203.

    Kim Robinson (Moderator)

    Staff Curator

    National Park Service, and Vice Chair of the AASLH Climate and Sustainability Committee

    Debra Reid

    Curator of Agriculture and the Environment

    The Henry Ford

    Debra Reid is curator of agriculture and the environment at The Henry Ford, Dearborn, Michigan, and a member of the Climate & Sustainability Affinity Group of AASLH. She is also professor emerita at Eastern Illinois University. She is author of numerous articles and books focused on agricultural history and African American history and has written or edited three books in the AASLH Interpreting History series: Reid, Interpreting Agriculture at Museums and Historic Sites (2017); Reid and Vail, Interpreting the Environment at Museums and Historic Sites (2019); and Reid co-edited with Scholthof and Vail, Interpreting Science at Museums and Historic Sites (forthcoming 2023).

    Dr. Chris Hobbs

    Founder

    Sustainable Ideas, Honolulu, Hawaii

    Nate Toering

    Director of Communications and Education

    Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway, National Park Service, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin

  • Includes a Live Web Event on 01/29/2025 at 12:00 PM (EST)

    29 January 2025 | Noon - 1pm EST | Climate change is affecting all cultural organizations, and planning needs to be addressed as part of institutional disaster planning. This session will introduce attendees to a set of tools that guide cultural institutions in creating a climate resilience or action plan as well as combining resources for disaster planning.

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    Moderated by Kathy Garrett-Cox, Curator and Director of Historical Resources and Collections, Maymont Foundation, Richmond, Virginia, and Chair of the AASLH Climate and Sustainability Committee. 

     

    Panelists: 

     

    • Stephanie Capaldo, Ph.D., MBA, Professor of Sustainability and Public Humanities, Boise State University, Boise, Idaho 
    • Jerry Foust, Ph.D., Cultural Resource Consultant, Environment & Culture Partners, Washington, District of Columbia 
    • Megan Dirickson, Assistant Preservation Specialist, Northeast Document Conservation Center, Andover, Massachusetts 

    Cancellation/Refunds for onsite workshops must be submitted in writing via email to learn@aaslh.org or mail to 2021 21st Ave S., Suite 320 Nashville, TN 37212. Cancellations made prior to the early-bird registration deadline date will receive a full refund. Cancellations made between the early-bird deadline date and eight days prior to the workshop will be subject to a $55 processing/materials charge. No refunds will be given within seven days of the workshop date. AASLH is not responsible for cancellations that were mailed or emailed but never received.

    Cancellations/Refunds for online professional development (webinars and online courses) must be submitted in writing via email to learn@aaslh.org or mail to 2021 21st Ave S., Suite 320 Nashville, TN 37212. Cancellations made prior to the start date for the online course or the day of the webinar will be given a full refund. No refund will be given after the start date for the online course or on/after the day of the webinar. Registrants may transfer their registration to another person. Registrations cannot be transferred between courses or course sessions. AASLH is not responsible for cancellations that were mailed or emailed but never received.

    If you have any questions, please contact AASLH Professional Development staff at learn@aaslh.org or 615-320-3203.

    Kathy Garret-Cox (Moderator)

    Curator and Director of Historical Resources and Collections

    Maymont Foundation, Richmond, Virginia, and Chair of the AASLH Climate and Sustainability Committee

    Stephanie Capaldo, Ph.D., MBA

    Professor of Sustainability and Public Humanities

    Boise State University, Boise, Idaho

    Jerry Foust, Ph.D.

    Cultural Resource Consultant

    Environment & Culture Partners, Washington, District of Columbia

    Megan Dirickson

    Assistant Preservation Specialist

    Northeast Document Conservation Center, Andover, Massachusetts

  • Includes a Live Web Event on 01/28/2025 at 4:00 PM (EST)

    28 Jan 2025 | 4 - 5pm EST | In August 2023, one of the deadliest wildfires in the United States swept through Maui, Hawaii. Changes to the climate and environment of the island contributed to the disaster, which destroyed eight museums and historic sites that are part of the Lahaina Restoration Foundation. In this session, hear from representatives from the Heritage Emergency Network Task Force and the Lahaina Restoration Foundation on how your organization can prepare for and respond to an environmental disaster.

    In August 2023, one of the deadliest wildfires in the United States swept through Maui, Hawaii. Changes to the climate and environment of the island contributed to the disaster, which destroyed eight museums and historic sites that are part of the Lahaina Restoration Foundation. In this session, hear from representatives from the Heritage Emergency Network Task Force and the Lahaina Restoration Foundation on how your organization can prepare for and respond to an environmental disaster. 

     

    Moderated by Kathy Garrett-Cox, Curator and Director of Historical Resources and Collections, Maymont Foundation, Richmond, Virginia, and Chair of the AASLH Climate and Sustainability Committee. 

     

    Panelists: 

    • Kimberly Flook, Deputy Executive Director, Lahaina Restoration Foundation, Lahaina, Hawaii 
    • Kara Griffin, Heritage Emergency Network Task Force Information Management Specialist, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, District of Columbia 

     

    Cancellation/Refunds for onsite workshops must be submitted in writing via email to learn@aaslh.org or mail to 2021 21st Ave S., Suite 320 Nashville, TN 37212. Cancellations made prior to the early-bird registration deadline date will receive a full refund. Cancellations made between the early-bird deadline date and eight days prior to the workshop will be subject to a $55 processing/materials charge. No refunds will be given within seven days of the workshop date. AASLH is not responsible for cancellations that were mailed or emailed but never received.

    Cancellations/Refunds for online professional development (webinars and online courses) must be submitted in writing via email to learn@aaslh.org or mail to 2021 21st Ave S., Suite 320 Nashville, TN 37212. Cancellations made prior to the start date for the online course or the day of the webinar will be given a full refund. No refund will be given after the start date for the online course or on/after the day of the webinar. Registrants may transfer their registration to another person. Registrations cannot be transferred between courses or course sessions. AASLH is not responsible for cancellations that were mailed or emailed but never received.

    If you have any questions, please contact AASLH Professional Development staff at learn@aaslh.org or 615-320-3203.

    Kathy Garret-Cox (Moderator)

    Curator and Director of Historical Resources and Collections

    Maymont Foundation, Richmond, Virginia, and Chair of the AASLH Climate and Sustainability Committee

    Kimberly Flook

    Deputy Executive Director

    Lahaina Restoration Foundation, Lahaina, Hawaii

    Kara Griffin

    Heritage Emergency Network Task Force Information Management Specialist

    Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, District of Columbia

  • Includes a Live Web Event on 01/28/2025 at 3:15 PM (EST)

    28 Jan 2025 | 3:15 - 3:45pm EST | Meet members of the AASLH Climate and Sustainability Committee and others who are attending the summit for networking, community building, and to discuss how you think you can implement what you’ve learned at your site. This is also a chance to hear from others or share the work you and your organization are doing to address climate change and sustainability.

    Meet members of the AASLH Climate and Sustainability Committee and others who are attending the summit for networking, community building, and to discuss how you think you can implement what you’ve learned at your site. This is also a chance to hear from others or share the work you and your organization are doing to address climate change and sustainability. 

    Cancellation/Refunds for onsite workshops must be submitted in writing via email to learn@aaslh.org or mail to 2021 21st Ave S., Suite 320 Nashville, TN 37212. Cancellations made prior to the early-bird registration deadline date will receive a full refund. Cancellations made between the early-bird deadline date and eight days prior to the workshop will be subject to a $55 processing/materials charge. No refunds will be given within seven days of the workshop date. AASLH is not responsible for cancellations that were mailed or emailed but never received.

    Cancellations/Refunds for online professional development (webinars and online courses) must be submitted in writing via email to learn@aaslh.org or mail to 2021 21st Ave S., Suite 320 Nashville, TN 37212. Cancellations made prior to the start date for the online course or the day of the webinar will be given a full refund. No refund will be given after the start date for the online course or on/after the day of the webinar. Registrants may transfer their registration to another person. Registrations cannot be transferred between courses or course sessions. AASLH is not responsible for cancellations that were mailed or emailed but never received.

    If you have any questions, please contact AASLH Professional Development staff at learn@aaslh.org or 615-320-3203.

  • Includes a Live Web Event on 01/28/2025 at 2:15 PM (EST)

    28 Jan 2025 | 2:15 - 3pm EST | Just as museums and historic sites steward collections and histories, they also steward the land, air, and water they call home. See how organizations in different environments are making their operations more sustainable in the way they manage their natural and built properties.

    Just as museums and historic sites steward collections and histories, they also steward the land, air, and water they call home. See how organizations in different environments are making their operations more sustainable in the way they manage their natural and built properties. 

     

    Moderated by Alison Bruesehoff, Executive Director, Rancho Los Cerritos, Long Beach, California. 

     

    Panelists: 

    • Susan Baker, Curator of Collections, The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association, Salem, Massachusetts 
    • Karl Koto, Director of Landscapes, Edsel and Eleanor Ford House, Grosse Point Shores, Michigan 
    • Kevin Drotos, Manager of Landscapes, Edsel and Eleanor Ford House, Grosse Point Shores, Michigan 

    Cancellation/Refunds for onsite workshops must be submitted in writing via email to learn@aaslh.org or mail to 2021 21st Ave S., Suite 320 Nashville, TN 37212. Cancellations made prior to the early-bird registration deadline date will receive a full refund. Cancellations made between the early-bird deadline date and eight days prior to the workshop will be subject to a $55 processing/materials charge. No refunds will be given within seven days of the workshop date. AASLH is not responsible for cancellations that were mailed or emailed but never received.

    Cancellations/Refunds for online professional development (webinars and online courses) must be submitted in writing via email to learn@aaslh.org or mail to 2021 21st Ave S., Suite 320 Nashville, TN 37212. Cancellations made prior to the start date for the online course or the day of the webinar will be given a full refund. No refund will be given after the start date for the online course or on/after the day of the webinar. Registrants may transfer their registration to another person. Registrations cannot be transferred between courses or course sessions. AASLH is not responsible for cancellations that were mailed or emailed but never received.

    If you have any questions, please contact AASLH Professional Development staff at learn@aaslh.org or 615-320-3203.

    Alison Bruesehoff (Moderator)

    Executive Director

    Rancho Los Cerritos, Long Beach, California

    Susan Baker

    Curator of Collections

    The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association, Salem, Massachusetts

    Karl Koto

    Director of Landscapes

    Edsel and Eleanor Ford House, Grosse Point Shores, Michigan

    Kevin Drotos

    Manager of Landscapes

    Edsel and Eleanor Ford House, Grosse Point Shores, Michigan

  • Includes a Live Web Event on 01/28/2025 at 1:15 PM (EST)

    28 Jan 2025 | 1:15 – 2 p.m. EST | Should museums and historic sites address climate change with the public? In this session, you’ll learn about research that uncovered how supportive visitors are of climate change content, and what their attitudes and expectations are of how organizations handle climate content. You’ll also learn ways you can frame information about climate change to avoid both dead-end debates and despair and help your community move toward positive action.

    Should museums and historic sites address climate change with the public? In this session, you’ll learn about research that uncovered how supportive visitors are of climate change content, and what their attitudes and expectations are of how organizations handle climate content. You’ll also learn ways you can frame information about climate change to avoid both dead-end debates and despair and help your community move toward positive action. 

     

    Moderated by Eric Morse, Senior Manager, Marketing and Member Strategy and staff liaison to the AASLH Climate and Sustainability Committee, AASLH. 

     

    Panelists: 

    • Jessica Moyer, Senior Principal Strategist, FrameWorks Institute, Washington, District of Columbia 
    • Susie Wilkening, Principal, Wilkening Consulting, Seattle, Washington 

    Cancellation/Refunds for onsite workshops must be submitted in writing via email to learn@aaslh.org or mail to 2021 21st Ave S., Suite 320 Nashville, TN 37212. Cancellations made prior to the early-bird registration deadline date will receive a full refund. Cancellations made between the early-bird deadline date and eight days prior to the workshop will be subject to a $55 processing/materials charge. No refunds will be given within seven days of the workshop date. AASLH is not responsible for cancellations that were mailed or emailed but never received.

    Cancellations/Refunds for online professional development (webinars and online courses) must be submitted in writing via email to learn@aaslh.org or mail to 2021 21st Ave S., Suite 320 Nashville, TN 37212. Cancellations made prior to the start date for the online course or the day of the webinar will be given a full refund. No refund will be given after the start date for the online course or on/after the day of the webinar. Registrants may transfer their registration to another person. Registrations cannot be transferred between courses or course sessions. AASLH is not responsible for cancellations that were mailed or emailed but never received.

    If you have any questions, please contact AASLH Professional Development staff at learn@aaslh.org or 615-320-3203.

    Eric Morse (Moderator)

    American Assoication for State and Local History

    Jessica Moyer

    Senior Principal Strategist

    FrameWorks Institute, Washington, District of Columbia

    Susie Wilkening

    Principal

    Wilkening Consulting

    Susie Wilkening (she/her) has over 25 years of experience in museums, including nearly 20 years leading custom projects for museums as well as fielding groundbreaking national research on the role of museums in American society. She is the primary researcher for the Annual Survey of Museum-Goers (in partnership with AAM), and shares her work at museum conferences, with the media, and with the museum field at the Data Stories page of wilkeningconsulting.com.

  • Includes a Live Web Event on 01/28/2025 at 12:00 PM (EST)

    28 January 2025 | 12 - 1pm EST | History organizations are uniquely qualified to engage the public on the importance of civic issues, and particularly climate change and environmental sustainability. Practically, historic sites, homes, and museums, as keepers of objects and knowledge about human interaction with the environment, are valuable spaces for exploring the choices and motivations we have today. In this opening talk, Sarah Sutton, an expert in how environmental and climate issues converge with museums, will discuss how history organizations can engage the public in these issues, what these institutions are doing to make their operations more sustainable, and how that process can generate climate hope for professionals and the public. Sutton is the CEO of Environment & Culture Partners, a nonprofit organization that accelerates change in the global cultural sector by designing and leading cooperative projects in climate action for global benefit.

    History organizations are uniquely qualified to engage the public on the importance of civic issues, and particularly climate change and environmental sustainability. Practically, historic sites, homes, and museums, as keepers of objects and knowledge about human interaction with the environment, are valuable spaces for exploring the choices and motivations we have today. In this opening talk, Sarah Sutton, an expert in how environmental and climate issues converge with museums, will discuss how history organizations can engage the public in these issues, what these institutions are doing to make their operations more sustainable, and how that process can generate climate hope for professionals and the public. Sutton is the CEO of Environment & Culture Partners, a nonprofit organization that accelerates change in the global cultural sector by designing and leading cooperative projects in climate action for global benefit.

    Cancellation/Refunds for onsite workshops must be submitted in writing via email to learn@aaslh.org or mail to 2021 21st Ave S., Suite 320 Nashville, TN 37212. Cancellations made prior to the early-bird registration deadline date will receive a full refund. Cancellations made between the early-bird deadline date and eight days prior to the workshop will be subject to a $55 processing/materials charge. No refunds will be given within seven days of the workshop date. AASLH is not responsible for cancellations that were mailed or emailed but never received.

    Cancellations/Refunds for online professional development (webinars and online courses) must be submitted in writing via email to learn@aaslh.org or mail to 2021 21st Ave S., Suite 320 Nashville, TN 37212. Cancellations made prior to the start date for the online course or the day of the webinar will be given a full refund. No refund will be given after the start date for the online course or on/after the day of the webinar. Registrants may transfer their registration to another person. Registrations cannot be transferred between courses or course sessions. AASLH is not responsible for cancellations that were mailed or emailed but never received.

    If you have any questions, please contact AASLH Professional Development staff at learn@aaslh.org or 615-320-3203.

    Sarah Sutton