by Rachel Hoyle | Mar 12, 2023 | Conversations on the Commons Archive, Video
No Battles Fought Here: Planning Revolutionary Commemoration in Your Town March 10, 2023, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. A conversation with Jonathan Lane of Rev250 and Dr. Matthew Keagle of Fort Ticonderoga, moderated by Gavin Kleespies, Director of Programs, Exhibitions, &...
by Caroline Littlewood | Jan 20, 2023 | Conversations on the Commons Archive
Historical Reenactors: Hobby, Avocation, Profession, Lifestyle? January 20, 2023, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. With historical reenactors Clare Hurley, Chris Hurley, and Sarah McDonough, Public Programs Manager at Lexington Historical Society Many of us love history, but there...
by Matthew Friedman | Dec 9, 2022 | Conversations on the Commons Archive
With Carolyn Goldstein, Public History and Community Archives Program Manager at University Archives & Special Collections, Healey Library at UMass Boston, and Susan Navarre, Executive Director of the Fitchburg Historical Society As historical organizations...
by Matthew Friedman | Nov 18, 2022 | Conversations on the Commons Archive
Join Bob Perry, Executive Director at the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation, and Saria Sweeney, Community Programming Coordinator at Old Colony History Museum, for a conversation about how history organizations can broaden their base of support through...
by Massachusetts History Alliance | Oct 16, 2022 | Conversations on the Commons (event), Conversations on the Commons Archive, News, Publick Occurences
PUBLICK OCCURRENCES — October 16, 2022 Neutrality and Engagement for Historical Organizations October 21, 2022, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. *new time* With Tom Putnam, former Executive Director of the Concord Museum and the Kennedy Library and Museum and Gloria Greis,...
by Matthew Friedman | Oct 8, 2022 | Conversations on the Commons Archive
Historical organizations are sitting on that rare and valuable beastie on the internet: interesting content. This makes blogging an attractive option for sharing local history, showing what you have, and exploring issues concerning history and society. Join bloggers...
