Interpreting historic house museums
By: edited by Jessica Foy Donnelly.
Contributors: Donnelly, Jessica Foy, 1960-
Series: American Association for State and Local History book series
Publisher: AltaMira Press; Altamira Press; Brand: Altamira Press
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Walnut Creek, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 326
Subjects: Historical museums -- United States -- Management.; Historic buildings -- Conservation and restoration -- United States.; Dwellings -- Conservation and restoration -- United States.; Historic sites -- Interpretive programs -- United States.; Public history -- United States.; United States -- History, Local.; United States -- Cultural policy.
Description: 14 museum professionals consider the history of historic house museums and discuss the need to look at familiar issues from new perspectives and using new methods. They explore contemporary issues and successful programmes, and present practical guidelines and information.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.