Scenarios about 'public history'
Public history encompasses the practice of engaging general audiences with historical information outside traditional academic settings through museums, historic sites, documentaries, and community projects. It focuses on making the past accessible, relevant and meaningful to diverse communities while often addressing collective memory, heritage preservation, and civic dialogue. Public historians work at the intersection of scholarly research and public engagement, translating complex historical narratives for broader understanding and participation.
What If Richmond Took a Different Approach to Confederate Monuments?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Richmond, Virginia implemented an early strategy of contextualization and reconciliation with its Confederate monuments, potentially transforming America's discourse around historical memory and racial justice.