Judith Monachina
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Jun 01
Indigenizing Historical Narratives, June 2, 2021
Keynotes of Change: Chris Newell, Indigenizing Historical Narratives When: Wednesday, June 02, 2021 2:00 PM, EDT Where: Zoom Will you be attending? Register Not attending EVENT DETAILS: Indigenizing Historical Narratives Chris Newell, Abbe Museum Wednesday, June 2 at 2 p.m. Non-Native understandings of the history of Connecticut are often centered around colonial …
May 18
Classes on the Commons in June
This year’s Mass History Conference includes three Classes on the Commons on Tuesday evenings throughout June. Tuesday, 6/15, 6:00-8:00 p.m. – Mass Humanities Presents: Grants, Workshops, and Resources for Small History Organizations Presentations from panelists will be followed by a structured workshop discussion focused on attendees’ resource needs, reducing barriers to access, and opportunities to …
Apr 22
Connecticut League of History Organization virtual workshops
Time to dust off your toolbox! The Connecticut League of History Organizations’ spring workshop series continues next week and into May. Here’s what’s coming up: The Versatility of Virtual Tours Tuesday, April 27, 1:00–2:30 p.m. Join Litchfield Historical Society curator Alex Dubois, Avery Copp House director Leslie Evans, and Capture, LLC CEO Tony Healy for …
Apr 20
2021 Mass History Conference June 7
2021 Mass History Conference The Mass History Conference will be held online on June 7, 2021, with additional workshops and networking events on the Mass History Commons on six other dates in June. Engaging public history, including local history activities, is crucial to the civic well-being of our communities, our Commonwealth, and our nation. The …
Apr 15
Mass History Alliance announces Mass History Conference
The Massachusetts History Alliance announces the Mass History Conference will be held virtually on June 7, 2021. For more information, see https://masshistoryalliance.org There, you will see announcements for classes and workshops and their Conversations on the Commons.
Mar 11
Achieving Real Impact Via Virtual Programming
Connecticut League of History Organizations Achieving Real Impact Via Virtual Programming When: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 1:00 PM, EDT Where: Zoom Will you be attending? Register Not attending EVENT DETAILS: To Zoom or not to Zoom… Offering virtual programs at your museum or institution is not as daunting as you may think. …
Mar 05
Achieving Impact Via Virtual Programming
Achieving Real Impact Via Virtual Programming To Zoom or not to Zoom… Offering virtual programs at your museum or institution is not as daunting as you may think. Join three panelists as they describe their approaches to reaching their audiences remotely. From online lectures, workshops, and summer camps to documentary films, docent training, and guessing …
Mar 02
Show and Tell! Conversations on the Commons: Mass History Alliance
March 5, 2021, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Share with us the best or most intriguing object or archival piece in your collection. Do you have a white elephant? An item around which you have been dying to build an entire exhibit? Or maybe you have done so? Something that is so cool or so …
Feb 16
Mass History Alliance event: “Get Up, Stand Up”: Advocacy Success Stories
Conversations on the Commons invites you to: “Get Up, Stand Up”: Advocacy Success Stories February 19, 2021, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Advocacy doesn’t just happen on Capitol Hill. It starts in our neighborhoods and community centers, when we commit ourselves to a cause and communicate our passion to friends and associates. In a world …
Feb 02
Mass History Alliance: conversation about archives
Conversations on the Commons invites you to: Archives’ Hour with the State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) February 5, 2021, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. A conversation with Alejandra Dean, Digital Archivist at the Massachusetts Archives, and Evan Knight, Preservation Specialist for the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC). Join us for an informal conversation …