Interpreting Historic House Museums

by Donnelly, Jessica Foy; Brooks, Bradley C.; Villa Bryk, Nancy E.; Butler, Patrick H.; Credle, Jamie; Ellis, Rex M.; Howett, Catherine; Kahle, Patricia L.; Lavin, Meggett B.; Levy, Barbara Abramoff; Lloyd, Sandra Mackenzie; McAllister, Valerie Coons; Piatt,

• ISBN13: 9780759102514
• ISBN10: 0759102511
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-11-19
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Summary

Respected museum professionals discuss contemporary issues and successful programs, and offer practical guidelines and information, up-to-date references, and lively illustrations in this wide-ranging volume. Interpreting Historic House Museums captures the big picture and important details. Its scope and accessbility will make it useful and relevant for both students and practicing professionals.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. vii
Introduction	p. 1
Past, Present, and Future: The Place of the House Museum in the Museum Community	p. 18
Interpretation Planning: Why and How	p. 43
Interpreting the Whole House	p. 61
Making Gender Matter: Interpreting Male and Female Roles in Historic House Museums	p. 81
Grounds for Interpretation: The Landscape Context of Historic House Museums	p. 111
The Historic House Furnishings Plan: Process and Product	p. 128
"I Wish You Could Take a Peek at Us at the Present Moment": Infusing the Historic House with Characters and Activity	p. 144
Balancing Our Commitments: Access and Historic Preservation	p. 168
Historic House Tours That Succeed: Choosing the Best Tour Approach	p. 192
Creating Memorable Visits: How to Develop and Implement Theme-Based Tours	p. 210
Engaging Visitors through Effective Communication	p. 231
Building a Tool Kit for Your Interpreters: Methods of Success from Drayton Hall	p. 251
Endless Possibilities: Historic House Museum Programs That Make Educators Sing	p. 269
Programming at the Shadows: Education with a Mission	p. 293
Index	p. 311
About the Authors	p. 323
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