Project Gallery
I also work with cultural organizations on public outreach, education, and exhibit design. Below is a project that I completed for a local historical society and museum.
“A House for the Ages” Exhibit
- Curated a retrospective exhibit on behalf of a historical society in Connecticut
- Presented a meaningful narrative around themes of craftsmanship, stewardship, community, continuity, & change.
- Showcased 250 years of history through artifacts, oral histories, & other forms of storytelling, while highlighting ongoing efforts in historic preservation.
Research, Writing, + Design:
Exhibit, Newsletter, Brochure, Commemorative Chapbook
- Selected archival photos and artifacts for display, including antique building tools, handcrafted joinery, needlepoint, and herbs from the garden to show changing lifestyles from the 1700s to the present.
- Researched, wrote, and designed exhibit text, brochure, newsletter article, & commemorative chapbook.
Many of my original photographs were incorporated into the commemorative chapbook and other exhibit materials, including these images of the porch, toolshed, and garden sundial.
Educational Guidebook
- Created a 30-page guidebook for volunteers leading tours of the house & landscape.
- Provided a compelling and accessible narrative from the 1700s to the present day.
- Presented local history within a broader context of world events.
Sample Press Release
- Below is a press release that I wrote for the Stonington Historical Society, which maintains a National Historic Landmark and a Lighthouse Museum.
(Capt. Palmer House Photo: Courtesy of the National Trust for Historic Preservation)
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