Bradley T. Lepper was born and raised in northeastern Ohio and has lived somewhere in Ohio all of his life – except for the two years he spent at the University of New Mexico gorging himself at the archaeological smorgasbord at that institution. Brad now lives in Newark, in close proximity to the ancient earthworks … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Ohio Historical Society
Ohio Memory Madness
March Madness is here! And if you’re like me, you tune into the last two minutes of each game and enjoy the drink specials at the local bar (am I right?). I don’t get into March Madness. Don’t get me wrong, I “get it” – it’s exciting – “it” simply is not my thing. However, … Continue reading
#AskaCurator: Tweet Engagement
UPDATE: Today is the last day to sign up for Ask a Curator Day. To participate send an email to info@askacurator.com. Is your institution participating in Ask a Curator Day? More importantly, do you know what Ask a Curator Day is? On Wednesday, September 19, 2012 (as in two days from now) curators from around the world will be … Continue reading
Reimagining History: A Presidential Visit
Last Friday I wrote an open letter to President Barack Obama inviting him to the Ohio Historical Society (OHS). I provided facts about the educational impact of museums (thank you, AAM), name dropped Conway and Buttons, and even offered a personal tour (by yours truly). Well, President Obama spoke at Capital University and left Columbus without touring OHS. … Continue reading
An Open Letter to the President: Call Me Maybe?
Did you know that this week is (or should I say was – it is Friday, after all) Invite Congress to Visit Your Museum Week? Did your institution participate? Personally, I did not. I’m still pretty new to the Ohio Historical Society (yesterday made 1 month at the new job, btw! I can’t believe it!) and my … Continue reading
I Have An Announcement…
I have an announcement… A chapter in my life is closing. I am leaving the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. I have enjoyed my five years at the NURFC. I have had the opportunity to grow, learn and spread my museo-wings (who knew that I would discover some graphic design talent along the way?!). My … Continue reading
SHA: A Fertile Environment for Real Learning, Powerful Networking & Organizational Change
Yesterday’s “Why Should You Attend SHA?” Museum Minute blog post by Mark Sundlov is a tough act to follow. Did anyone else get a kick out of “the Dude’s rug” reference? Genius! Jason Crabill (@CrabillJ), Manager of Curatorial Services at the Ohio Historical Society in Columbus, Ohio, continues the 11 posts in 11 days from the SHA Class … Continue reading
Courting Controversy: Letting Visitors Think for Themselves
Saturday, March 10, I had the opportunity to see Controversy 2: Pieces We Don’t Talk About at the Ohio History Center; the follow up to last year’s Controversy: Pieces You Don’t Normally See. Imagine walking into an exhibition space and turning the corner, only to see a spotlighted Nazi flag hanging alone, staring back at … Continue reading