Here
at Dallas Heritage Village (we have about 30 buildings), we’re planning
and preparing for our 40th Candlelight event. As part of this
anniversary, we’re combing through our archives and gathering memories
from visitors, volunteers, staff, and others. I’m also in the midst
of preparing a lecture on this event, setting the changes this event has seen
over the years in the context of the larger changes in the field.
One
key element for our event has always been community involvement.
Community groups decorate the buildings (some groups have been doing the same
building for decades), and we also have lots of local groups perform (again,
many do this year after year).
So,
my question to all of you:
Do
you hold a similar event at your institution? A holiday event with
strong community involvement? (I’m not looking for something that
is solely staff-arranged or programmed solely by staff).
If
so, when did this event start?
What
are some of the key changes you’ve seen in your event over the years?
Just
trying to fit our story into the bigger picture—I know there have to be
other institutions that have certain event traditions, though I also know that
40 years for an event is pretty special.
Thanks!
Melissa
Melissa Prycer
Director of Education
214-413-3671
www.DallasHeritageVillage.org
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