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 

How to Register for this Event

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.

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. 

How to Register for this Event

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.

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 

How to Register for this Event

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.

Freeman Tilden, the author of Interpreting Our Heritage, wrote that >span class="NormalTextRun SCXW4514491 BCX0">ultimate goal of interpretation is preservation. Preservation is also a green action. >span class="NormalTextRun SCXW4514491 BCX0">history organizations are interpreting climate and the environment for the public at various sites throughout the country. 

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 

How to Register for this Event

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.

Climate change is affecting all cultural organizations, and planning needs to be addressed as part of institutional disaster planning. >span class="NormalTextRun SCXW74280462 BCX0"> a set of tools that guide cultural institutions in creating a climate resilience or action plan as well as combining resources for disaster planning. 

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 

How to Register for this Event

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.

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 

How to Register for this Event

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.

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. 

How to Register for this Event

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.

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 

How to Register for this Event

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.

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 

How to Register for this Event

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.

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.

How to Register for this Event

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.