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Conversations on the Commons: Exhibits: What’s A Small Museum to Do? Part 2

Conversations on the Commons: Exhibits: What’s A Small Museum to Do? Part 2

Join us for part 2 of this Conversation on March 22 from 12-1:30pm!

Conversations on the Commons: Exhibits: What’s A Small Museum to Do? Part 1

Friday, March 15, 2024, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. A Conversation on the Commons featuring Rachael Robinson (Sudbury ...

Conversations on the Commons: Navigating Born-Digital Materials

Friday, February 23, 2023, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. A Conversation on the Commons featuring Elizabeth ...

Conversations on the Commons: Planning for Change

Friday, January 19, 2023, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. A Conversation on the Commons featuring Kayla Coleman (NEMA) and ...
History Studio: Has Anyone Seen $500 Million in Missing Art?

History Studio: Has Anyone Seen $500 Million in Missing Art?

Friday, December 1, 2023, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. A History Studio featuring Bob Ainsworth, historical fiction ...
Conversations on the Commons: Oh Snap! Photography in Collections

Conversations on the Commons: Oh Snap! Photography in Collections

Friday, December 8, 2023, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. A Conversation on the Commons featuring Ron Polito (UMass Boston) and ...
Conversations on the Commons: The Ins and Outs of AI for Historical Organizations

Conversations on the Commons: The Ins and Outs of AI for Historical Organizations

Friday, November 17, 2023, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. A Conversation on the Commons featuring Joanne Riley (UMass Boston) ...
Conversations on the Commons: Gender Inclusion: Not Just for Pride Month!

Conversations on the Commons: Gender Inclusion: Not Just for Pride Month!

Friday, October 20, 2023, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. A Conversation on the Commons featuring Ken Turino (Historic New ...
Conversations on the Commons: Financial Management for Small History Organizations

Conversations on the Commons: Financial Management for Small History Organizations

 Friday, September 29, 2023, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. A conversation with Mark Romboli, retired financial executive and
Conversations on the Commons: Researching Enslavement in Massachusetts

Conversations on the Commons: Researching Enslavement in Massachusetts

What methods should researchers learn to more effectively uncover records of enslaved people and their lives? Join us for this Conversation on the Commons, moderated by Gloria Greis of the Needham History Center and Museum, on March 24.
Conversations on the Commons: No Battles Fought Here

Conversations on the Commons: No Battles Fought Here

How should historical organizations recognize their connections to a Revolutionary past? Join us for a conversation on outside-the-box commemoration.
Historical Reenactors: Hobby, Avocation, Profession, Lifestyle?

Historical Reenactors: Hobby, Avocation, Profession, Lifestyle?

Historical Reenactors: Hobby, Avocation, Profession, Lifestyle? January 20, 2023, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.  With ...