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Taking the Museum to the People

public history

Sarah Waugh

May 17, 2022

Researching, Sharing Histories of Marginalized People in the South

Public history graduate student Sarah Waugh researches the histories of marginalized people in the South to present a comprehensive portrayal of the past. 
green book in gloved hand

Jun 3, 2019

Student Documents Green Book Sites in North Carolina

In this post, public history doctoral student Lisa Withers reflects on her work with the North Carolina Green Book Project, an effort to document Green Book sites across the state. 
Jannette Reichel with musuem collection

Jan 19, 2017

Alumna Preserves Moving Images at NY Museum

Jannette Reichel, who earned a master's degree in public history, is busy documenting and cataloging a donation of puppets and memorabilia from "Muppeteer" Jim Henson at a New York museum. Humanities and Social Sciences News 
Students talk with museum patron

Apr 25, 2016

Taking the Museum to the People

Public history graduate students Sarah Soleim and Abigail Jones are helping increase engagement at Raleigh's Pope House Museum by helping museum staff find ways to bring the museum to the people.