Public historians working at museums and historic sites focused on
the Civil War era are tasked with interpreting a period of history
that remains deeply controversial. Many visitors have strong
connections to historic sites such as battlefields and artifacts as
well as harbor strong convictions about the cause of the war, its
consequences and the importance of slavery. Interpreting the Civil
War at Museums and Historic Sites surveys how museums and historic
sites approached these challenges and others during the Civil War
sesquicentennial (2011-2015). In doing so, this book offers museums
and history professionals strategies to help shape conversations
with local communities, develop exhibits and train interpreters.
With the ongoing controversy surrounding the display of the
Confederate battle flag and monuments, there has never been a more
opportune moment to look critically at how the Civil War has been
interpreted and why it continues to matter to so many Americans.
Each chapter is written by a professional public historian
currently working at a museum or historic site. They cover topics
such as: *Building relations with the public *How specific museums
interpreted the war and overcame challenges of location, audience,
funding *How the National Park Service and Georgia Historical
Society approached commemorating important anniversaries
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