The latest news for, from, and about National Trust Historic Sites: * Is Your Site a Plantation? (a stimulating discussion launched on a controversial topic) * The Challenge of Interpreting 20th Century Historic Landmarks<http://historicsites.wordpress.com/2009/01/22/interpreting-modern-landmarks/> (an art exhibit prompts some opinions on the state of interpretation) * Hard Times Hit the Vanderbilt Mansion (a current lesson on mismanagement despite a multimillion dollar endowment) * Tenement Museum offering Tours at a Discount<http://historicsites.wordpress.com/2009/01/15/tenement-museum-tours-discount/> (a strategy for other sites in these economic times?) * Theresa Pasqual's vision for the public lands near Acoma Sky City<http://historicsites.wordpress.com/2009/01/14/theresa-pasqual-public-lands/> (an historic site thinks about the world far beyond its walls) * How Green is My Historic Site?<http://historicsites.wordpress.com/2009/01/12/how-green-is-my-historic-site/> (preserving a historic site is a serious achievement in sustainability, but can we do more?) * Glass House inspires Michael Kors with new clothing line<http://historicsites.wordpress.com/2009/01/09/michael-kors-glass-house/> (who would have thought that a National Trust Historic Site could influence haute couture?) * and Terri Anderson reflects on the natural disasters affecting historic sites in 2008 in A Year of Resilience<http://historicsites.wordpress.com/2008/12/31/2008-a-year-of-resilience/>. You'll find even more at http://historicsites.wordpress.com<https://webmail.nationaltrust.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=6f30b4f9ecd5418693ece9fcfa2c76ae&URL=http%3a%2f%2fhistoricsites.wordpress.com%2f>, the blog for National Trust Historic Sites (but available to other historic sites, too). Max A. van Balgooy | Director of Interpretation and Education National Trust for Historic Preservation | 1785 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036 Phone (202) 588-6242 | [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Have you visited one of our historic sites? You'll discover great architecture, extraordinary collections, and unforgettable experiences. Begin your explorations at PreservationNation.org. ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).