6 Reasons Visitors Should Use Their Phones at the Museum
Do you ever wonder why some visitors would rather be on their phones than engaging with your exhibits? It is easy to dismiss these visitors as being disrespectful and ignoring...
Type of Resource: Interpretation and Relevance
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A Crash Course on Researching and Interpreting LGBTQ (plus) Local History
This article was originally published in the May/June 2018 issue of The Local Historian. For the most recent issue, join the Ohio Local History Alliance.
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Advocating For Your Story is Easier Than You Think!
This article was originally published in the May/June 2017 issue of The Local Historian. For the most recent issue, join the Ohio Local History Alliance.
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An Unintended Consequence of Collaboration
By Jim Geyer Local history organizations get excited about anniversaries. Bicentennials are really big, but 100th anniversaries are easy sells as well. Special programming and celebrations are great ways to get...
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Are You Pinning? Why History Organizations Should Consider Pinterest
This article was originally published in the July/August 2015 issue of The Local Historian. For the most recent issue, join the Ohio Local History Alliance.
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Book Review: Anarchist’s Guide to Historic House Museums
This article was originally published in the January/Februrary 2017 issue of The Local Historian. For the most recent issue, join the Ohio Local History Alliance.
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Book Review: Interpreting LGBT History at Museums and Historic Sites
This article was originally published in the July/August 2015 issue of The Local Historian. For the most recent issue, join the Ohio Local History Alliance.
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Book Review: Programming for People with Special Needs
This article was originally published in the March/April 2015 issue of The Local Historian. For the most recent issue, join the Ohio Local History Alliance.
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Community Partnerships Can Surprise You
This article was originally published in the January/February 2017 issue of The Local Historian. For the most recent issue, join the Ohio Local History Alliance.
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Enhancing Social Studies Content for Museum Educators
This article was originally published in the January/February 2014 issue of The Local Historian. For the most recent issue, join the Ohio Local History Alliance.
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Getting to Know County History Books
This article was originally published in the May/June 2014 issue of The Local Historian. For the most recent issue, join the Ohio Local History Alliance.
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Historic House Museums: “A quirky, dusty, and endangered American institution”?
By Jim Geyer Did you know that according to the National Trust for Historic Preservation (as reported in a recent article by Ruth Graham in the Boston Globe), there are...
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Housing Heirlooms
This article was originally published in the July/August 2014 issue of The Local Historian. For the most recent issue, join the Ohio Local History Alliance.
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Interpreting Native American Heritage Month All Year Long
November is National Native American Heritage Month, month to celebrate Native American Indian heritage and history since 1994. That’s great news for local history in Ohio, because this area has an...
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Is you is, or is you ain’t, my ‘constichensy’?
Written by Ruth Brindle, originally published October 8, 2013 I love movies. Some of my favorites are big and serious. Others are pretty brainless and a little embarrassing to admit....
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Is Your Organization a Good Neighbor?
This article was originally published in the March/April 2017 issue of The Local Historian. For the most recent issue, join the Ohio Local History Alliance.
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Library Resources for Researching Local Historians
This article was originally published in the November/December 2014 issue of The Local Historian. For the most recent issue, join the Ohio Local History Alliance.
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Making a Good First Impression
This article was originally published in the May/June 2015 issue of The Local Historian. For the most recent issue, join the Ohio Local History Alliance.
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Making Connections to the World of Higher Ed
By Andrea Brookover, originally published May 13, 2014 Many small historical organizations spend lots of time and energy developing relationships with K-12 schools in their regions, which is certainly a...
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Making Your Site a Welcoming Place for Visitors
This article was originally published in the September/October 2014 issue of The Local Historian. For the most recent issue, join the Ohio Local History Alliance.
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Member Spotlight: Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum
By Kasey Eichensehr Railroads brought changes and new opportunities to many Ohio communities in the 19th century. For Bradford, Ohio, the railroad was not only a major part of the town’s...
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Member Spotlight: John & Annie Glenn Historic Site
By Jim Geyer The John & Annie Glenn Historic Site in New Concord, Ohio, restored boyhood home of astronaut and Senator John Glenn, offers visitors a glimpse of life during the...
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Member Spotlight: Massillon Heritage Foundation
The Massillon Heritage Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, was formed in 1976 with the purpose of preserving and restoring Five Oaks mansion in Massillon, Ohio. Constructed in 1894, the massive...
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Mobilizing Community Resources to Bring Schools to Your Museum
This article was originally published in the January/February 2018 issue of The Local Historian. For the most recent issue, join the Ohio Local History Alliance.
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Outstanding Achievement Award Winners 2016
This article was originally published in the November/December 2016 issue of The Local Historian. For the most recent issue, join the Ohio Local History Alliance.