Buildings of the Fort and Beyond By Sarah Creviston Lee Camp Ritchie has become more well known in recent years with more publicity about the work of the “Ritchie Boys”, but before the 1990s, most details about this camp were classified. This study looks at the buildings and terrain of Camp Ritchie utilized…
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The Dilemma of First Person Interpretation
Have you ever been to a living history museum with first person interpretation? Many times these types of museums are held up as prime examples of history interpreted, the best museums to visit, and certainly the most fun. While the fun is definitely there, in my experience, first person interpretation in a museum setting isn’t helpful or accurate in educating the public.
History Preserved: A New Look
When I realized my new blog was heading in the wrong direction, I looked to the past for some much-needed inspiration… This blog hasn’t been here long, but I’ve been blogging for 10 years over at HISTORY: Preserved. It was a fun place to share my love of American history, vintage recipes, and…
