As we look towards the 250th anniversary of America in 2026, it's important to ensure we are representing the breadth of experiences and diverse narratives that make up the nation's history. The easy route for Semiquincentennial planning is to celebrate the white history of our country. I encourage you to take it a step farther… Continue reading 250th Spark: Telling Every American’s Story
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Post Scythe Travel
During the conference’s haymaking class, Lauren Muney gave me a gorgeous antique scythe. She had prepared it for someone in the class, and I was the only one without a scythe. More...
250th Spark: The Power of Place
This month’s Inspirational Spark is The Power of Place, one of the five themes AASLH has identified in its Making History at 250: The Field Guide for the Semiquincentennial. The concept of “place” can work for any organization, whether your site has a distinct tie to the Revolutionary War era or not.
250th Spark: Inspiration for the Semiquincentennial
With the 248th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in the rearview mirror, planning for the United States’ 250th is kicking into high gear. This monthly column will highlight plans from across the nation in hopes that you find inspiration for your own 250th anniversary commemoration!
Exploring the Conference Theme: 2024 ALHFAM Annual Meeting and Conference
When the staff at Howell Living History Farm were approached to host the 2024 ALHFAM Annual Meeting and Conference, the initial response was a resounding “NO WAY!” Not because we don’t value the amazing ways this conference connects the ALHFAMily, or shares knowledge otherwise inaccessible due to geographical distance, or even promotes a healthy level… Continue reading Exploring the Conference Theme: 2024 ALHFAM Annual Meeting and Conference
Message from the Chair of the IDEA Committee (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility)
My name is Arlene Emmert, I work at ALHFAM member site Conner Prairie in Indiana and I am the current IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility) committee chair. Today I want to take a bit of your time to talk over who we are and what we do! The ALHFAM IDEA committee was formed to… Continue reading Message from the Chair of the IDEA Committee (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility)
President’s Message April 2024
Happy Spring ALHFAM Members! I am writing to you to share this quarterly report on the actions of the ALHFAM Board of Directors. The 2023-2025 ALHFAM Strategic Plan was adopted by the Board of Directors on February 13, 2024. It is standard operating procedure for the board to draft a strategic plan every couple of… Continue reading President’s Message April 2024
Curating Living History: Preserving Skills and Intangible Culture
The 2024 ALHFAM Annual Meeting and Conference Howell Living History FarmJune 7-10 and September 9-10, 2024 Learning by actually doing. Sharing practical knowledge. That is what ALHFAM is all about, and this conference is focused on the important skills that ALHFAM preserves, both for future staff at our sites as well as for generations to… Continue reading Curating Living History: Preserving Skills and Intangible Culture
President’s Message Jan 2024
Greetings and Happy New Year! While reading a recent call for workshop proposals, I was struck with a thought I decided to contemplate for a few days. This thought is how much things have changed, but also how much they have remained the same. Prior to the pandemic, the Association for Living History, Farm and… Continue reading President’s Message Jan 2024
Advice from the Past: “Museums in Crisis” book review
I recently picked up a copy of Museums in Crisis from a pile of curbside books destined for the trash. Outdated or still relevant?
