This year, National Park Week runs from August 22 to August 30, 2026. This annual event celebrates “America’s Best Idea” and seeks to raise awareness
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
I usually spend much of the spring season on the road–it is a favored time for conferences, public talks, and consulting visits, all of which
After a lovely seven weeks at my home base, I’m preparing to get back on the road this week for a few appearances. On October
