Washington based public historian Susan Ferentinos, PhD, has been appointed to the National Museum of American History Board, where she will advise museum leadership on programs and strategic initiatives. Her appointment comes as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, a pivotal moment for reflecting on and preserving the full American story.
This week, I’ll be in Detroit participating in the American Association for State and Local History summit “Interpreting Historic House Museums Today.” I am serving as one of the facilitators of the event, and in addition, I’ll be moderating a workshop session on Interpreting Sexuality at Historic Sites.
In November/December 2024, I had a rare opportunity to travel to Australia to give the keynote address at the LGBTQ Migration Symposium. This event was
Description of a 2SLGBTQIA+ History Month event I was part of.
This week I’ll be speaking at the Revitalize Washington conference in Wenatchee. This event is the annual convening of historic preservationists and Main Street America
This year, I’ve had a couple opportunities to help amplify a new report in the public history field titled Reframing History. A joint project by the
As a career advisor working with Indiana University graduate students, I was inspired by the ongoing graduate student strike to reflect on the broader academic labor system. I share resources on adjunct and faculty working conditions, encouraging students to research the realities of academic careers so they can make informed decisions about whether academia is the right path for them.
Every January, I post a recap of the previous year. Usually, this mostly boils town to a list of appearances and outreach. 2020, of course,
