Preserving History Through Living History

Living History, beginning in the latter part of the 20th century, radically changed how history is taught, from traditional museum settings to experiential, hands-on learning, that opened new vistas in Museum education. In addition to living history museums, cultures such as the Amish have also pre-served many of the ways and traditions of the 19th and early 20th century. Both living history muse-ums and the Amish have adapted to changing times but are still preserving technologies and traditions.

The Conference organizers are looking for speakers, sessions, and workshops that are relevant to this broad theme. Session and workshop topics may include, but are not limited to:

 How traditions and technological innovations have combined to help both the Amish and living history museums adapt and move forward.
 Historic crafts, trades, and skills.
 Topics related to living history museum operation
 Programming in the current and evolving social climate
 Staffing and volunteers
 Working with schools and meeting educational objectives
 Working with boards, administrations, staff, and community
 Marketing in a changing digital world
 Museum and exhibit design and implementation
 Collections management
 Disaster planning and preparedness
 Private and public partnerships
 Fundraising and grant writin

Session proposals should be submitted by February 10, 2025
Submit proposals to Tom Vance
tsevance@mchsi.com ❖ Phone (217) 549-1845
1314 Audrey Lane, Charleston, Illinois 61920