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Interpreting Slavery at Museums and Historic Sites (Interpreting History)

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Interpreting Slavery at Museums and Historic Sites aims to move the field forward in its collective conversation about the interpretation of slavery—acknowledging the criticism of the past and acting in the present to develop an inclusive interpretation of slavery. Presenting the history of slavery in a comprehensive and conscientious manner is difficult and requires diligence and compassion—for the history itself, for those telling the story, and for those hearing the stories—but it’s a necessary a part of our collective narrative about our past, present, and future.

This book features best practices for:

  • Interpreting slavery across the country and for many of us. The history of slavery, at the same time as traditionally interpreted primarily on southern plantations, is an increasing number of recognized as relevant at historic sites across the nation. Additionally it is more than just an African-American/European-American story—it is relevant to the history of citizens of Latino, Caribbean, African and indigenous descent, as well. Additionally it is pertinent to those descended from immigrants who arrived after slavery, whose stories are deeply intertwined with the legacy of slavery and its aftermath.
  • Developing reinforce within an institution for the interpretation of slavery. Many institutions are reticent to approach this kind of potentially volatile subject, so this book examines how proponents at several sites, including Monticello and Mount Vernon, were in a position to make a strong case to their constituents.
  • Training interpreters in not only a depth of knowledge of the subject but also the confidence to speak on this controversial issue in public and the compassion to deal with this kind of sensitive historical issue.


The book will be accessible and of interest for professionals at all levels in the public history field, in addition to students at the undergraduate and graduate levels in museum studies and public history programs.

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