Hi Robin, At Historic Huguenot Street, a national historic district of seven stone houses, we have implemented "in-the-moment tours" where we have guests examine the house(s) its material culture, and its history through a story. Their guide is a costumed interpreter who represents a person from the period. These have not only been helpful in breaking the traditional model of docent lead tours, but has also helped expand the way in which people engage and think about the history. Similar institutions in New York's Hudson Valley, such as Historic Hudson Valley, have taken on variants of this idea. On a more broad spectrum, I would check out the blog posts, writings, and interviews of Bill Weldon who worked as the public history and interpretation director at Colonial Williamsburg. Another great source is Freeman Tilden who is considered by many as the father of interpretation for the National Park Service and served with the NPS for many, many years. His works continue to have an effect on tours of historic houses outside of traditional docent lead tours. Best of Luck, Shane Stuart Historic Huguenot Street From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Robin Sent: Friday, May 15, 2015 2:34 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Historic House alternative to tours I'm looking for examples of small historic house museums who have implemented alternative ways for on-site visitors to view the house, other than docent led tours. -------------------- Robin Gabriel Kaminski House Museum Georgetown, SC 29440 All e-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to public disclosure under the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This correspondence is intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential or otherwise legally exempt from disclosure. _____ To unsubscribe from the MUSEUM-L list, click the following link: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/scripts/wa-HOME.exe?SUBED1=MUSEUM-L <http://home.ease.lsoft.com/scripts/wa-HOME.exe?SUBED1=MUSEUM-L&A=1> &A=1 ========================================================= 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).