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