[MassHistPres] Public Education/Outreach Examples

[Susan Brauner]

Hello Chris -

I am not quite sure this is what you have in mind, but wanted to bring
it to your attention as The National Endowment for The Arts has noted
the workshop below and given our contact information as an example of
community education.

At the Boston Public Library/East Boston branch we have done a series
of workshops concerning our wonderful 1937 WPA series Ships Through
The Ages, Frederick Leonard King, artist.  The topics have included
the history of the maritime heritage of the community and the WPA; art
conservation and chemistry, and a demonstration of in-painting.  The
series was first done in the local high school, and will be offered in
the community this spring.

I would be glad to provide further information should you need it.

Susan Brauner
Chair, Art Restoration Committee
Friends of The East Boston Library

On 1/12/17, Virginia Adams <vahistorian at comcast.net> wrote:
> Hello Chris,
>
> Reading Selectmen usually call in the Historical Commission for updates
> annually or when an issue surfaces.  They assign a member to serve as a
> liaison - although the volunteer  Selectmen are generally too busy to attend
> our meetings, they can serve as a conduit to the Bd. of Selectmen who are
> the appointing authority for the Commission.  The Commission writes an
> annual report.
> Commission members also try to be visible at various meetings and keep
> contact with the Department head and staff and building dept..  Outreach
> includes local Preservation Awards that generate press coverage;
> participation at community events such as information booths and as vocal
> advocates for preservation.
>
> Good luck - the topic sounds interesting.
> Virginia Adams, Reading Historical Commission member
>
> On Jan 12, 2017, at 1:17 PM, Skelly, Christopher (SEC) wrote:
>
>> Does your local commission make a point to meet with the Select Board/City
>> Council on an annual basis to present what you accomplished in the
>> previous year and discuss goals for the coming year?
>>
>> While I know some local commissions do this, I don't have specific names
>> of commissions.   Some specific communities would be great to include in
>> this public education/outreach workshop.  Chris.
>>
>> Christopher C. Skelly
>> Director of Local Government Programs
>> Massachusetts Historical Commission
>> Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us
>>
>> From: Skelly, Christopher @ SEC
>> Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2017 10:22 AM
>> To: masshistpres at cs.umb.edu
>> Subject: Public Education/Outreach Examples
>>
>> Good Morning,
>>
>> For a workshop next Wednesday at the Central Massachusetts Regional
>> Planning Commission, I will be discussing public education and outreach
>> efforts for historic preservation and including some local examples from
>> around the state. I already have a few examples lined up but could use a
>> few more in my presentation.
>>
>> If your commission has a successful public education or outreach effort,
>> please let me know.
>>
>> If you are interested in the workshop next week, here is the announcement.
>>
>> http://www.cmrpc.org/regional-historic-preservation-workshop
>>
>> Christopher C. Skelly
>> Director of Local Government Programs
>> Massachusetts Historical Commission
>> Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us
>>
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