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,

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ISBN: 9780759102514 | 0759102511
Cover: Paperback
Copyright: 11/19/2002

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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.

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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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