The blog has been quiet lately. In the past month my job has changed drastically: I’m in a new department with a new team and I’ve been assigned some exciting projects. During this transition I’ve had to adjust my “free time”/writing schedule and focus on research. Now, with a full month under my belt, and … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Cincinnati Museum Center
Meet a Museum Blogger: Marcus A. Harshaw, Jr.
Eight years into his career and Marcus A. Harshaw, Jr. is still an emerging museum professional. He started in public program and exhibition experience roles for the Indiana State Museum and now manages the department of Special Programs and Exhibits for Cincinnati Museum Center. A self-proclaimed, museum junkie, Marcus loves to travel visiting as many … Continue reading
UPDATE: Freedom Center Joins Museum Center
It’s official. The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (NURFC) has been merged into the Cincinnati Museum Center‘s (CMC) corporate structure. It was approved by the CMC Board of Trustees late yesterday afternoon. Below is the press release issued by both institutions: June 28, 2012 Media contact: Elizabeth Pierce, Vice President, Marketing Communications Cell: (513) 368-2139 … Continue reading
Cincinnati Museums Announce Merger
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (NURFC) and the Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) have announced plans to merge the two institutions into one corporate structure. The Cincinnati Enquirer‘s feature, “Freedom Center Could Close” in December 2011 by Mark Curnutte, and its accompanying articles, were written over several months and meetings with Kim Robinson, NURFC President … Continue reading