the Association for Living History, Farm and Agricultural Museums
Many great opportunities to learn new skills, meet new people, and see new places are available in the next few months thanks to ALHFAM regional and Professional Interest Group gatherings. Take advantage if you can: The Mid-Atlantic region has put together a fabulous program for their meeting being held April 1-2 at Historic St. Mary's… Continue reading Interpreting & Plowing & Bookbinding & More
Today, Wednesday, folks are on the road and on a train ride. The Jackson's Mill campus is quiet, just a few folks are home telecommuting and working on projects. A few have departed from the conference a bit early to get back to other duties. The progressive series of farewells began in the hospitality room… Continue reading More Posts to Come
Our keynote for the conference was professional storyteller, Adam Booth, from Shepherdstown, WV. Some good observations about storytelling and how to use it in museum settings were shared that resonated with the keys to what makes good interpretation. Then it was off to a variety of sessions on research, case studies and tools for living… Continue reading Keynote Storyteller- Adam Booth
One of our expert historical potters, Mary Ferrell, lead a hands-on session out in one of the pavillions today. Lots of history as well as getting one's hands on some clay. -Katie Boardman
A popular make and take workshop was for making your own musical instrument- a zither. Participants were cutting, gluing, clamping, drilling, stringing up and tuning their own instrument to take home. A local instrument builder and musician and his wife lead them through the process. Can't wait to hear the results. -Katie Boardman
ALHFAMers quickly discovered the shade trees, many porches, wi-fi, vending machines and the comfy batch of rocking chairs on the dining hall porch. They are making good use of them. Yes-many comments about retirement planning for some. -Katie Boardman
As usual, we are being taken care of quite well. Marie is cheerfully registering folks. The ALHFAM auction items are coming in. ALHFAMers are gathering from all over the US and Canada. Old buddies and new professional friends are getting acquainted. Some are staying in housing at the Uof West Virginia 4-H camp. Others are… Continue reading Happy and Helpful ALHFAM Conference Staff
A bright sunny day with a light breeze. Perfect for the plowing workshop. - Katie Boardman
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