2012 Laurel Thatcher Ulrich Plenary Address
Ulrich recounts her early years in the history field and the decision that brought her to become a historian of early America and the history of women. She discusses individual women in the pioneer da...
23 Helmi 20161h 9min
2012 The Importance Of A Digital Strategy
Most history institutions do not follow a technology strategy and as a result they flounder in the constantly changing technology landscape. All institutions, whatever size or budget, need to think st...
23 Helmi 20161h 15min
2012 Putting Meat On The Bones: Using Genealogy to Personalize History
History and family history, or genealogy, go hand-in-hand, supporting and enriching each other. This panel discusses their experiences using family history in historical research and writing in order ...
23 Helmi 20161h 20min
2012 Taking History to the Streets
In the program If This House Could Talk, residents post handmade signs in their yards and the neighborhood itself becomes an exhibit. In associated Pop-Up Performances, actors present stories where th...
23 Helmi 20161h 22min
2012 Standing At The Crossroads Of Diversity: Creating Pathways to Employment
Most organizations make commitments to staff diversity in their strategic plans, but these aspirations often fail to be realized. This session looks at how the Minnesota Historical Society has develop...
23 Helmi 20161h 8min
2011 Advocacy for History Organizations
AASLH is a leading advocate for increased federal funding for history organizations. Now more than ever, it is important that you do your part to help. Learn about successes and discover ways the fiel...
23 Helmi 20161h 16min
2011 Responding To History In The Making
Whether responding to an immediate crisis or ongoing social problem, museum professionals will consider how to support families struggling with difficult issues that impact the community. In the conte...
23 Helmi 201649min
2011 Transforming Organizations Through Community Involvement
Community collaboration and advocacy is essential to the health of a small museum. Small museums can transform their role in the community and increase their relevancy by going beyond their four walls...
23 Helmi 20161h 11min
