2011 Dorothy Cotton Plenary Address
Dorothy Cotton delivers the plenary address at the 2011 AASLH Annual meeting. She discusses her experience as education director for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference as well as serving on ...
23 Feb 20161h 2min
2011 Edward Ayers Awards Banquet Speaker
In his Awards Banquet address at the 2011 Annual Meeting, Ed Ayers discusses the subject of memory by recounting his experience with the sesquicentennial anniversary of the Civil War. He speaks of the...
23 Feb 20161h 51min
2010 Why Not Volunteers? Developing Staff and Volunteer Partnerships
Taking on the responsibility of utilizing volunteer services can place stress on staff members. This session intends identifies those stressors and shares ways to break down barriers and misconception...
23 Feb 20161h 5min
2010 Debating the Rembrandt Rule: What is Appropriate Use of Collections at Historic Sites?
As historic sites face increasing pressure to attract audiences, affirm their relevancy, and develop sustainable operations, many are re-thinking the role of the collection in the visitors’ experience...
23 Feb 20161h 17min
2010 Mutual Goals: Mission vs. Money
Participants explore the sometimes competing institutional goals of staying true to mission and earning revenue. Speakers from different types of organizations will explore how they find the balance. ...
23 Feb 20161h 13min
2010 Addressing 21st-Century Skills in History Organizations
21st-Century Skills, a concept embraced by the national education and business communities, is the latest trend effecting K-16 and lifelong learning; yet historical organizations have been slow to emb...
23 Feb 20161h 13min
2010 Advocacy for History Organizations
AASLH is a leading advocate for increased federal funding for history organizations. At the heart of this effort is a coalition of over sixty organizations dedicated to ensuring funds reach America’s ...
23 Feb 20161h 15min
2010 Engaging All Ages: A Discussion Of Successful Family Programming
Help determine what great family programs look like! Hear from three institutions who have found success with family programming. Participate in a discussion of characteristics of successful family pr...
23 Feb 20161h 16min
