Founders of Major History Museums

AHA Session 170
Sunday, January 5, 2025: 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Empire Ballroom East (Sheraton New York, Second Floor)
Chair:
Annie Polland, Tenement Museum
Panel:
Ruth Abram, Tenement Museum
Lonnie Bunch, Smithsonian Institution
Alice Greenwald, 9/11 Memorial & Museum
Gordon H. "Nick" Mueller, National WWII Museum

Session Abstract

Founders of major history museums in the US will discuss their motivations, challenges, and accomplishments in shaping institutions that preserve and narrate our collective past. Panelists will discuss insights into the intricacies of establishing and sustaining history museums, from initial conceptualization to navigating the complexities of funding, curation, and community engagement.
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