About this Webinar

Join Dr. Leah Glaser, author of Interpreting Energy at Museums and Historic Sites, for a discussion of historic energy use and how interpreting the power generated by wood, coal, steam, animals, and other sources throughout history can enhance understandings of contemporary energy issues. We will explore how public historians can engage the public about the cultural and socioeconomic reasons for past choices that have contributed to climate change. As stewards of heritage sites and collections, we can remind visitors of our past practices and values regarding energy production and use. Historic places can inspire different ways of thinking about transitioning to different energy sources while challenging the idea that high energy use equates with progress. In addition to the current calls for economic and policy changes, Glaser will show how cultural institutions can identify ways to interpret new stories about energy through historic places and resources.

Kathy Garrett-Cox, chair of AASLH's Climate & Sustainability Affinity Community, will introduce the presentation and moderate discussion.

Details

DATE: November 7, 2024

TIME: 3:00 - 4:15 pm EASTERN (Remember to adjust for your time zone)

COST: $25 - Members/$45 - Non-members

ACCESS: You will be provided with instructions on how to access the live event upon registration.

Book Discount Code

Registrants for this workshop also receive a 30% discount on the AASLH book Interpreting Energy at Museums and Historic Sites at rowman.com with a promo code in their confirmation email.

Recording and Captioning

We will record this event. Captioning is provided for the live event.

Learning Outcomes

As as result of this webinar, participants will:

• Have a better understanding of the diversity of energy sources in history and strategies for researching and interpreting those stories
• Have ideas about how to raise questions about energy use with your audience
• Recognize ways to interpret energy at various types of sites and raise your audience's awareness about energy, use, access, diversity, and transitions

This webinar will not cover:

• How to make your museum greener/ do an energy audit
• Other aspects of environmental history
• Discussions about the impact of climate change

Connecting the Content 

This webinar will especially help organizations enrolled in STEPS address multiple standards under the Interpretation section of the STEPS programs.

The Standards and Excellence Program for History Organizations (STEPS) is a self-study, self-paced assessment tool designed specifically for small- to mid-sized history organizations, including volunteer-run institutions. Through a workbook, online resources, and an online community, organizations enrolled in STEPS review their policies and practices and benchmark themselves against national standards.

How to Register

Click here for instructions on how to register yourself or another user for this event. 

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.