by Matthew Friedman | Apr 30, 2021 | Conversations on the Commons Archive, Video
Take it outside! 2021 one is the year of the garden as many cultural institutions try to adjust their programming and exhibitions to provide safe and engaging experiences to their patrons. What outdoor activities are you planning this summer? How are you adjusting...
by Matthew Friedman | Apr 30, 2021 | Conversations on the Commons Archive, Video
It’s been one long year of ups and downs since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are still wearing our masks and social distancing while anxiously awaiting vaccines and wondering about a “new normal.” After all this time, how are you doing? How is it...
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...
