An Accessible Past helps historic sites overcome barriers to
accessibility by clarifying what historic sites must do in order to
be legally compliant; in addition, this edited volume provides case
studies of creative ways visitors can engage with the museum while
retaining the historic integrity of the places and spaces in
question. This book will help readers think outside the box when it
comes to accessibility at historic sites, regardless of their size
or budget. This book is for practitioners and students in the
fields of public history and museum studies. Offers practical and
low-cost ideas for increasing accessibility at historic sites,
while retaining the historic integrity of the places and spaces in
question. Provides an overview of legal obligations and ideas for
making historic sites accessible. Demonstrates how, by being more
accessible, historic sites and museums will be able to invite new
audiences to their locations, strengthening the sustainability of
these organizations and promoting the relevancy of history to more
visitors than in the past.
General
Imprint: |
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
American Association for State and Local History |
Release date: |
December 2023 |
Editors: |
Heather Pressman
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 152mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
240 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-5381-6826-4 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-5381-6826-X |
Barcode: |
9781538168264 |
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