Interpreting Historic House Museums

Name: Interpreting Historic House Museums
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ISBN: 9780759102514

ISBN-10: 0759102511

ISBN-13: 9780759102514

Edition: 2002

Authors: Jessica Foy Donnelly, Patrick H. Butler, Jamie Credle, Patricia L. Kahle, Meggett B. Lavin

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14 museum professionals consider the history of historic house museums and discuss the need to look at familiar issues from new perspectives and using new methods. They explore contemporary issues and successful programmes, and present practical guidelines and information.

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List price: $47.00
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: AltaMira Press
Publication date: 11/19/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 336
Size: 5.75" wide x 9.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.364
Language: English



Acknowledgments


Introduction




Past, Present, and Future: The Place of the House Museum in the Museum Community




Interpretation Planning: Why and How




Interpreting the Whole House




Making Gender Matter: Interpreting Male and Female Roles in Historic House Museums




Grounds for Interpretation: The Landscape Context of Historic House Museums




The Historic House Furnishings Plan: Process and Product




"I Wish You Could Take a Peek at Us at the Present Moment": Infusing the Historic House with Characters and Activity




Balancing Our Commitments: Access and Historic Preservation




Historic House Tours That Succeed: Choosing the Best Tour Approach




Creating Memorable Visits: How to Develop and Implement Theme-Based Tours




Engaging Visitors through Effective Communication




Building a Tool Kit for Your Interpreters: Methods of Success from Drayton Hall




Endless Possibilities: Historic House Museum Programs That Make Educators Sing




Programming at the Shadows: Education with a Mission



Index


About the Authors