We All Might Become Little Historians

We All Might Become Little Historians

From my research through the Natural Trust for Historic Preservation’s website, I found that they have collected a series of podcasts people can listen to…

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An Olympic Discovery

An Olympic Discovery

During my time as an intern at Locust Grove Estate in Poughkeepsie, I have been digging through and transcribing the diaries of one the former…

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The Festival Must Go On: How the Reher Center Went Online Amid COVID-19 Spread

The Festival Must Go On: How the Reher Center Went Online Amid COVID-19 Spread

While I researched my internship before applying, I had seen that the Reher Center hosts a big event every year called the Kingston Multicultural Festival….

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A Very Buttery Time Capsule

A Very Buttery Time Capsule

Sitting by itself, almost completely forgotten, on 99-101 Broadway in the small neighborhood of Rondout in Kingston, the Reher Bakery remained as a time-capsule. Untouched…

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Providing Local History during a Pandemic: D&H Canal Historical Society

Providing Local History during a Pandemic: D&H Canal Historical Society

As the world around us rapidly changes to deal with the coronavirus, many museums and historical societies have halted their standard practices for public safety….

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The Indiana Historical Society's Response to COVID-19

The Indiana Historical Society’s Response to COVID-19

In response to the Coronavirus outbreak, the Indiana Historical Society is making an effort to document first hand experiences of the outbreak and quarantine life…

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Museum of the World: The British Museum's Response to the Pandemic

Museum of the World: The British Museum’s Response to the Pandemic

The British Museum was founded in 1753 and currently houses the most comprehensive collection of artifacts in existence with almost eight million works, most sourced…

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Local Poughkeepsie History at Locust Grove

Local Poughkeepsie History at Locust Grove

The mission of Locust Grove Historic Estate, Museum, and Nature Preserve (where I am conducting my internship) is to promote historic preservation, education, and environmental…

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New York State National Parks and COVID-19; New Windsor Cantonment and Washington’s Headquarters

New York State National Parks and COVID-19; New Windsor Cantonment and Washington’s Headquarters

As New York sits on pause until further notice (currently waiting for May 15th before reopening), many historic parks are looking for the best way…

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Public History Practice during COVID-19: Schenectady County Historical Society

Public History Practice during COVID-19: Schenectady County Historical Society

The Schenectady County Historical Society is an organization dedicated to preserving the history of the area surrounding the city of Schenectady and educating the public…

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