Interpreting the U.S. 250th - Webinar Series Bundle
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Overview
The U.S. 250th anniversary, coming up in 2026, is a crucial opportunity to engage the public in the full sweep of American history. But for many history doers, this is easier said than done. How do you interpret the U.S. 250th at your site or organization, especially if you don’t have an obvious connection to the Revolutionary era? Even if you do have a clear tie to the Revolution, how do you make that history relevant to your audiences? This three-part webinar series will offer best practices in interpretive planning, connections to fieldwide themes for the 250th, and the chance to find inspiration and workshop ideas with fellow practitioners. Attendees can choose to attend one session, two, or all three of the series.
Learning Outcomes:
After attending this webinar series participants will . . .
- Develop a concrete understanding of interpretive planning processes and best practices
- Become fluent in our Making History at 250 field guide
- Understand the potential offered by the U.S. 250th and identify meaningful ways to connect the themes to their site/organization
- Increase their capacities for thinking critically about why and how we commemorate
Webinar Audience
This webinar is open to anyone but will especially help:
- Staff and volunteers at small and mid-sized institutions
- History doers looking to learn the basics of interpretive planning
- Planners looking for guidance on how to observe the U.S. 250th anniversary at their site, whether they haven’t begun planning or have an idea already
Details
DATES: Webinars occur on May 24, June 28, and July 19, 2023
TIME: 3:00 - 4:30 pm EASTERN (Remember to adjust for your time zone)
COST: $25 members/$55 nonmembers
ACCESS: You will be provided with instructions on how to access the live event upon registration.
Recording and Captioning
We will record this event. Captioning is provided for the live event.
How to Register
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May 24, 2023 | 3 - 4:30 PM ET |
Overview
The U.S. 250th anniversary, coming up in 2026, is a crucial opportunity to engage the public in the full sweep of American history. But for many history doers, this is easier said than done. How do you interpret the U.S. 250th at your site or organization, especially if you don’t have an obvious connection to the Revolutionary era? Even if you do have a clear tie to the Revolution, how do you make that history relevant to your audiences? This three-part webinar series will offer best practices in interpretive planning, connections to fieldwide themes for the 250th, and the chance to brainstorm your ideas with fellow practitioners. Attendees can choose to attend one session, two, or all three of the series.
This is the first session in the three-part webinar series. This session, led by Max van Balgooy (Engaging Places LLC) and Conny Graft (Conny Graft Research and Evaluation), will focus on the basics of interpretive planning, with an eye toward the 250th. Participants will learn the purpose of interpretive planning, its primary components, and about the planning process itself.
Details
THIS IS A REOCRDED SESSION. The live session occurred: May 24, 2023
COST: $5
Learning Outcomes:
After attending this webinar participants will be able to . . .
- Articulate the promise of the U.S. 250th in relation to interpretive planning.
- Define the purpose of interpretive planning.
- Describe the process of interpretive planning.
- Develop interpretive goals.
- Distinguish topics and themes.
- Feel more confident about developing an interpretive plan.
Webinar Audience
This webinar is open to anyone but will especially help:
- Staff and volunteers at small and mid-sized institutions
- History doers with limited interpretive planning experience
- Planners looking for guidance on how to observe the U.S. 250th anniversary at their site
Recording and Captioning
We will record this event. Captioning through the Zoom client is provided for the live event. If you have any access requirements, please do not hesitate to reach out to Matt Arthur, Professional Development Manger at arthur@aaslh.org
How to Register
Click here for instructions on how to register yourself or another user for this event.
Max A. van Balgooy
President
Engaging Places LLC
Max A. van Balgooy is co-editor of Reimagining Historic House Museums: New Approaches and Proven Solutions, a new anthology of two dozen essays by leaders in the field, and director of the History Leadership Institute, which provides professional development for mid-career and advanced professionals working in history organizations. These experiences provide a rich source of ideas for Engaging Places LLC, where he blogs occasionally about the opportunities and challenges facing historic sites and house museums.
Conny Graft
President of Conny Graft Research and Evaluation
Email: Graft6@Gmail.com
Conny Graft is the President of Conny Graft Research and Evaluation. In this position, she works with museums to help them articulate and evaluate their impact and meaningful outcomes for current and potential audiences. Services also include training on interpretive planning, evaluation, and developing interpretive strategies for targeted audiences. She worked at Colonial Williamsburg for twenty-seven years as Director of Interpretive Planning, Director of Interpretive Education, and Evaluation. In addition, she served as President of the Virginia Association of Museums and was on the board of The Visitor Studies Association. She has a B.A. from Bowdoin College in American History. Her clients included The Smithsonian, The National Trust for Historic Preservation, The International Coalition of Sites of Conscience, Mount Vernon, Monticello, Montpelier, The Harriet Beecher Stowe House, The American Association of State and Local History, and history projects in Greece and Spain. She has published her research in the book “Interpreting Slavery at Museums and Historic Sites” and in the book “Reimagining Historic House Museums – New Approaches and Proven Solutions.”
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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.
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June 28, 2023 | 3 - 4:30 PM ET |
Overview
The U.S. 250th anniversary, coming up in 2026, is a crucial opportunity to engage the public in the full sweep of American history. But for many history doers, this is easier said than done. How do you interpret the U.S. 250th at your site or organization, especially if you don’t have an obvious connection to the Revolutionary era? Even if you do have a clear tie to the Revolution, how do you make that history relevant to your audiences? This three-part webinar series will offer best practices in interpretive planning, connections to fieldwide themes for the 250th, and the chance to brainstorm your ideas with fellow practitioners. Attendees can choose to attend one session, two, or all three of the series.
This is the second session in the three-part webinar series. Led by Dr. Ashley Jordan, President & CEO of the African American Museum in Philadelphia, and Steve Murray, Director of the Alabama Department of Archives & History, this session will use AASLH’s Making History at 250 Field Guide as a springboard for connecting history organizations and sites with five historical themes that offer a shared vision and purpose for the anniversary. By exploring the themes and accompanying questions and case studies, attendees from institutions of all types and sizes will find entry points into the 250th commemoration.
Learning Outcomes
After attending this webinar session, participants will:
- Understand the potential offered by the U.S. 250th and identify meaningful ways to connect the themes to their site/organization
- Gain fluency in the Making History at 250 Field Guide and understand how to use it with their organization and/or community
- Gain command of applicable lessons from case studies on how to use the field guide to spur attendees’ own planning
Webinar Audience
This webinar is open to anyone but will especially help:
- Staff and volunteers at small and mid-sized institutions
- History doers looking for ways to connect the 250th to their organization or site
- Planners interested in learning more about the Making History at 250 field guide
Details
ORIGINAL DATE: DATE: June 28, 2023
TIME: 3:00 - 4:30 pm EASTERN (Remember to adjust for your time zone)
COST: $5
ACCESS: You will be provided with instructions on how to access the live event upon registration.
Recording and Captioning
This is a recorded event
How to Register
Click here for instructions on how to register yourself or another user for this event.
Ashley Jordan, Ph.D.
President & CEO, African American Museum in Philadelphia
Dr. Ashley Jordan joined the African American Museum in Philadelphia as President & CEO in September 2021. Dr. Jordan, who most recently served as Senior Director of Development at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Ohio, brings significant experience managing and leading cultural institutions focused on memorializing and celebrating the African American experience in the United States. Other career milestones include serving as Executive Director of the Evansville African American Museum in Indiana and curator for the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center in Wilberforce, Ohio. Dr. Jordan earned her Ph.D. in United States History at Howard University in Washington, D.C., an M.A. in Public History from Howard University, and a B.A. in history from Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. Dr. Jordan is also the proud recipient of numerous professional, academic, and civic awards, including the Pace Setter Award from the Association of African American Museums, the Black Excellence Award from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), and multiple doctoral fellowships.
Reach Dr. Jordan at ajordan@aampmuseum.org
Steve Murray
Director, Alabama Department of Archives & History
Steve Murray is Director of the Alabama Department of Archives and History, the state agency that serves as the permanent repository for state government records, a special collections library, and the state’s history museum. Murray became Director in 2012 after serving for six years as Assistant Director for Administration. His prior experience in public history included service as Managing Editor of the Encyclopedia of Alabama and The Alabama Review, both at Auburn University.
Murray is a member of the Alabama Bicentennial Commission and co-chairs its Education Committee. He co-chaired the Alabama World War I Centennial Committee and is past president of the Alabama Historical Association. At the national level, his service includes terms on the Council of State Archivists and the board of the American Association for State and Local History.
Reach Steve at Steve.Murray@archives.alabama.gov
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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.
