Interpreting anniversaries and milestones at museums and historic sites / Kimberly A. Kenney.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kenney, Kimberly A.

Series:

Interpreting history

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Museum exhibits--Planning.

Museum exhibits.

Historic sites.

Anniversaries--Planning.

Anniversaries.

Physical Description:

x, 237 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2017]

Summary:

"... A wonderful resource for professionals at any museum or cultural site, large or small, who are looking forward to celebrating an anniversary or noteworthy event in the life of their organization. Kimberly A. Kenney's interviews with multiple museum professionals in the United States and abroad are golden in learning of effective celebrations and commemorations, including challenges, pitfalls, opportunities, and successes. This is not only a 'go-to' publication for guidance on anniversary celebrations and commemorations, but it is also helpful for tips on developing effective programs, events, and fundraising and marketing campaigns for a thriving and engaging museum or cultural site. ..."--Back cover.

Contents:

Signature events

Programs and tours

Fundraising campaigns

Exhibitions, books, and documentaries

Audience outreach and community involvement

Preservation projects

Partnerships

Commemorative products and souvenirs.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Kenney, Kimberly A. Interpreting anniversaries and milestones at museums and historic sites.

ISBN:

9781442264465

1442264462

9781442264472

1442264470

OCLC:

951070743