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From African roots to the present day, scholar and storyteller Rex
Ellis animates the African-American experience, weaving the strands
of African folklore, early American history, and contemporary
interpretations into a rich quilt. His stories spin a thread from
the Windward Coast of West Africa to the shores of Jamestown and
beyond. He uses storytelling as both a historical teaching tool and
a method for dealing with controversial subjects. Ellis's unique
style of storytelling educates, informs, ....
Interpreting Slavery at Museums and Historic Sites aims to move the
field forward in its collective conversation about the
interpretation of slavery-acknowledging the criticism of the past
and acting in the present to develop an inclusive interpretation of
slavery. Presenting the history of slavery in a comprehensive and
conscientious manner is difficult and requires diligence and
compassion-for the history itself, for those telling the story, and
for those hearing the stories-but it's a necessary part of our
collective narrative about our past, present, and future. This book
features best practices for: *Interpreting slavery across the
country and for many people. The history of slavery, while
traditionally interpreted primarily on southern plantations, is
increasingly recognized as relevant at historic sites across the
nation. It is also more than just an
African-American/European-American story-it is relevant to the
history of citizens of Latino, Caribbean, African and indigenous
descent, as well. It is also pertinent to those descended from
immigrants who arrived after slavery, whose stories are deeply
intertwined with the legacy of slavery and its aftermath.
*Developing support within an institution for the interpretation of
slavery. Many institutions are reticent to approach such a
potentially volatile subject, so this book examines how proponents
at several sites, including Monticello and Mount Vernon, were able
to make a strong case to their constituents. *Training interpreters
in not only a depth of knowledge of the subject but also the
confidence to speak on this controversial issue in public and the
compassion to handle such a sensitive historical issue. The book
will be accessible and of interest for professionals at all levels
in the public history field, as well as students at the
undergraduate and graduate levels in museum studies and public
history programs.
Times are changing at historic house museums and no one is more
aware of this than the fourteen contributors to Interpreting
Historic House Museums. These respected museum professionals
consider the history of house museums and the need to look at
familiar issues from new perspectives and using new methods. If
your site isn't using a comprehensive interpretive plan, how can
you create one? While doing so, how do you address contemporary
issues like race and gender? Don't forget the physical either does
your property need a landscape plan as well as a furnishings plan?
And, when your visitors arrive to see all your hard work, how
accessible is your property? If the answer is not very, what can
and should you be doing to address that? Once inside, how good are
your tours and guides, and does your furnishings plan allow
visitors to maximize their experiences in areas without guides?
Interpreting Historic House Museums captures the big picture and
the important details. Its discussion of contemporary issues and
successful programs, its practical guidelines and information,
up-to-date references, and lively illustrations will make it useful
and relevant for both students and practicing professionals."
Interpreting Slavery at Museums and Historic Sites aims to move the
field forward in its collective conversation about the
interpretation of slavery-acknowledging the criticism of the past
and acting in the present to develop an inclusive interpretation of
slavery. Presenting the history of slavery in a comprehensive and
conscientious manner is difficult and requires diligence and
compassion-for the history itself, for those telling the story, and
for those hearing the stories-but it's a necessary part of our
collective narrative about our past, present, and future. This book
features best practices for: *Interpreting slavery across the
country and for many people. The history of slavery, while
traditionally interpreted primarily on southern plantations, is
increasingly recognized as relevant at historic sites across the
nation. It is also more than just an
African-American/European-American story-it is relevant to the
history of citizens of Latino, Caribbean, African and indigenous
descent, as well. It is also pertinent to those descended from
immigrants who arrived after slavery, whose stories are deeply
intertwined with the legacy of slavery and its aftermath.
*Developing support within an institution for the interpretation of
slavery. Many institutions are reticent to approach such a
potentially volatile subject, so this book examines how proponents
at several sites, including Monticello and Mount Vernon, were able
to make a strong case to their constituents. *Training interpreters
in not only a depth of knowledge of the subject but also the
confidence to speak on this controversial issue in public and the
compassion to handle such a sensitive historical issue. The book
will be accessible and of interest for professionals at all levels
in the public history field, as well as students at the
undergraduate and graduate levels in museum studies and public
history programs.
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