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Senator Coburn’s “Back in Black” Targets Preservation
In an era of fiscal restraint and austerity, the federal government’s involvement in Historic Preservation has come under attack by those wishing to reduce the federal deficit. Today’s Washington is a...
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Folk Art Museum Update
Here’s an update on the folk art museum from the New York Times. After defaulting on its bonds, an unprecedented event for New York City’s Trust for Cultural Resources Bonding program, it’s moved back...
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New Illinois Main Street Program Website
Check out the new Illinois Main Street Program website! It’s so wonderful that this program is back up and running. The program includes a new logo and graphic identity.
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In Scotland, Troubled House Museum Looks to Community
Across the Atlantic Ocean a troubled house museum is looking to its community for future direction. Hunter House Museum in Scotland The South Lanarkshire Council voted to close the house after facing...
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Upcoming Presentation @ the American Association of State and Local History...
I’ll be presenting on public history and historic sites at the upcoming American Association of State and Local History Conference in Richmond, Virginia. Here’s some details from the firm website...
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South Street Seaport Museum Merging with City Museum of New York
The financially troubled South Street Seaport Museum is merging with the City Museum of New York. Like other seaport museums, the high maintenance costs and visitation statistics make sustainability a...
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AASLH Presentation: Policy Responses for State-Owned Historic Sites
I just returned from the American Association for State and Local History Conference in Richmond, Virginia, and it was a huge success! I was so excited to meet so many state leaders, staff, friends-of...
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Arrowhead Museum Closing &“Kids Don’t Care About History”
I recently read this article on a museum closure. Unfortunately, some of the sentiments expressed by the owner of this museum are shared by many older volunteers, board members, and community members....
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Gov. Chris Christie Proposes Privatization at Parks and Historic Sites in New...
Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey announced expanded privatization efforts at New Jersey’s State Parks and Historic Sites. After my recent panel presentation at the American Association of State and...
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Four Quick Thoughts on the Future of the Main Street Movement
I had a wonderful experience at the National Trust Main Street Conference, and was honored to attend a main street manager session on the “vision of the future of main street.” I wanted to share my...
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