by Matthew Friedman | Mar 31, 2021 | Conversations on the Commons Archive, Video
From bake sales to the annual calendar, most historical organizations occasionally sell something to raise funds. Many have also hosted someone’s event, upon occasion. But what does it take to make this a regular part of your income? What’s involved in having a...
by Matthew Friedman | Mar 15, 2021 | Conversations on the Commons Archive, Video
Massachusetts museums and public and local historians share the best andmost intriguing object or archival piece in their collectiosn. A white elephant? Something that cool and weird, or rare and valuable? We show it, post a picture, brag, ask for help interpreting,...
by Matthew Friedman | Mar 11, 2021 | Conversations on the Commons Archive, Video
Advocacy starts in our neighborhoods and community centers, when we commit ourselves to a cause and communicate our passion to friends and associates. In a world of explosive issues and headline grabbers, how do we make a compelling case for history work? How can we...
by Matthew Friedman | Mar 11, 2021 | Conversations on the Commons Archive, Video
An informal conversation with members of the State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB). Alejandra Dean provides information about this year’s round of Veterans Heritage Grants (due April 9, 2021), and Evan Knight leads a conversation about climate control...
by Matthew Friedman | Jan 25, 2021 | Conversations on the Commons Archive, Video
A conversation on researching and interpreting slavery and the slave trade in Massachusetts. We talk about opportunities for opening up discussion – both in schools and historical organizations – about Massachusetts’ role in the Atlantic world slave economy and will...
by Matthew Friedman | Dec 21, 2020 | Conversations on the Commons Archive, Video
Margo Shea and Noah Berman prepare global holiday specialties and offer tips for busy cooks during the festive season. Margo Shea, editor at Historians Cooking the Past, whose philanthropic virtual bake sales have raised thousands of dollars in 2020, will offer...
