Responsible and Responsive Interpretation of Intersectional Histories in Museum Exhibitions

Jennifer Levasseur, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

PROPOSAL TYPE

Structured Conversation

Seeking
  • Seeking Additional Presenters
RELATED TOPICS
  • Material Culture
  • Museums/Exhibits
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
ABSTRACT

This structured conversation will address best practices for interpreting intersectional histories in museum exhibitions through short case studies and group discussion. Read More

University Museums, Unsavory History, & Proud Alumni

David Strittmatter, ohio northern university

PROPOSAL TYPE

Structured Conversation

Seeking
  • Seeking Additional Presenters
  • Seeking General Feedback and Interest
RELATED TOPICS
  • Archives
  • Material Culture
  • Memory
  • Museums/Exhibits
  • Teaching and Training
ABSTRACT

A fellow history colleague and I will be teaching a special topics public history course at our institution this fall, and the subject matter is directly tied to the university’s sesquicentennial. Read More

Revolutionary Houses / Revolutionary Narratives: Working Towards America’s 250th Anniversary

Amy Speckart, independent scholar

PROPOSAL TYPE

Traditional panel

Seeking
  • Seeking Additional Presenters
  • Seeking General Feedback and Interest
  • Seeking Specific Expertise
RELATED TOPICS
  • Material culture
  • Memory
  • Place
ABSTRACT

This panel will convene contemporary voices working to examine and change narratives about Revolutionary Era historic houses broadly conceived around the Atlantic world, circa 1750-1830. Read More