By Scott Vierick, Historian Alexis C. Madrigal’s article for The Atlantic, “The Way We Write History Has …
Behind the Scenes: Insights of an Interpretive Planner
Interview with Halley Fehner, CIP, Content Director, Exhibits and Interpretive Planning How did your background influence your …
The Modern Museum: Trends in Cultural Institutions
Museums and historical sites are keepers of the past, but the ways they convey and share stories …
Stories from the Archives: The Personal Papers of Dr. Hector P. Garcia
In 1949, a single act of discrimination galvanized the Mexican-American civil rights movement. The widow of an …
Making the Most of Milestones: Four Tips for Creating Effective History Timelines
With its 35th anniversary approaching, HAI faced a question that will be familiar to many companies and …
Mapping History: A Behind the Scenes Look at the Making of Historical Maps
On June 6, 1944, thousands of Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy in what would become …
Taking Timelines Beyond Two Dimensions
Museum exhibits have long used timelines to communicate events and trends. Sprawling across museum walls, these time-tested …
Time and Space: Interpreting History Through GIS Mapping
GIS mapping is a powerful way to make history come to life. Combining geographic information system (GIS) …
Is Google Making You Fat? Tips for Conducting “Lean and Mean” Online Historical Research
The amount of online content continues to grow exponentially, making the Internet an indispensable tool in historical …