New Directions for National Register Nominations

Steve Mark, Historian, National Park Service

Proposal Type

Workshop

Seeking
  • Seeking Additional Presenters
  • Seeking Specific Expertise
  • Seeking General Feedback and Interest
Related Topics
  • Government Historians
  • Material Culture
  • Preservation
Abstract

The National Register of Historic Places has served as the linchpin of cultural resources management in the Federal Government since the National Historic Preservation Act was passed by Congress in 1966.  Read More

The Irish Decade of Centenaries: Digital History and Commemoration

MIKE CRONIN, PROFESSOR, BOSTON COLLEGE

Proposal Type

Panel

Seeking
  • Seeking Additional Presenters
Related Topics
  • Digital
  • Government Historians
  • Memory
Abstract

Between 2013 and 2023 the Irish State is commemorating various events from a century ago that led to the formation of the modern independent state. Read More

Caught in the Middle: Public Historians, the Government, and the Public

Emily McEwen, Historic Resource Specialist, Orange County Parks

Proposal Type

Roundtable

Seeking
  • Seeking Additional Presenters
  • General Feedback and Interest
Related Topics
  • Civic Engagement
  • Government historians
  • Preservation
Abstract

As public historians serving both the state and the public, we often feel “caught in the middle.” Read More

Cryptologic Myths

Gregory Nedved, Historian, Center for Cryptologic History

Proposal Type

Structured Conversation

Seeking
  • General Feedback and Interest
Related Topics
  • Government historians
  • Museums/Exhibits
  • Teaching
Abstract

As a historian at the Center for Cryptologic History, I give presentations to the general public (my definition of the “middle”) all of the time. Read More