Note from Sue: Last week, I mentioned that I am a founding member of the History, Archives, and Records Preservation Project (HARPP). Among our efforts,
In February 2025, the National Park Service began erasing references to LGBTQ+ history from its website. Years of scholarship and public education disappeared in a
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
