At
James Madison’s Montpelier, a National
Trust Historic Site in
We’re all exploring how social
media (e.g., blogs, Facebook, Flickr, Twitter) can advance our mission and
goals, so I’ve compiled the five most relevant comments, observations, and
recommendations for historic sites from Blog Potomac (a national
conclave in DC for leaders in the field). Learn more.
Thanks to funding from the Ford Foundation, the National Trust for
Historic Preservation will be offering Partnership-in-Scholarship Grants to
support collaborative projects between African American Historic Places and
college/university scholars. This year, four grants of $15,000 each (no
match required) will be awarded in fall 2009 to projects that help sustain
current or attract new audiences at historic sites or enhance the interpretation
of challenging topics at historic sites. Learn more.
Beginning
July 2009 the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust will introduce an expanded
selection of guest experiences for visitors to Wright’s Robie House, a National Trust Historic Site. The new experiences are open
to the public and will encourage a more personal connection with the site,
allowing guests options to direct their interaction with the Robie House,
providing expanded access, and offering opportunities for deeper engagement with
Wright’s icon of modern design. Learn more.
“A
first-rate
Love a mystery? Check out this cryptic fence at James Madison's
Max A. van Balgooy
Director of
Interpretation and Education, Historic Sites Department | Director, African
American Historic Places Initiative
National Trust for
Historic Preservation |
1785 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036
Phone
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