2014 Preservation Summer School 

As the demographics in Maryland continue to shift, preservationists, historians and community planners must be sure they are telling the stories that people want to hear. Come discover some untold stories and learn how to effectively communicate the stories of underrepresented groups in your community.

8:30-9:30 – Registration and Breakfast

9:30-10:00 – Welcome and Introduction

10:00-12:00 – The Preservation of What and for Whom?
Presenters: Shelley Stokes-Hammond, Howard University
                        Page Harrington, Sewall-Belmont House & Museum
                        Rico Newman, Maryland Indian Tourism Association
There is never just one side to a story and two people can experience the same moment in history in very different ways. This is why it is important for historic preservationists to consider whose stories have not been told through their preservation efforts, research, and interpretation. Over the years, sites and buildings related to African Americans, American Indians, and women have not been the primary focus of preservation efforts, but preservationists have a responsibility to not just preserve one side of history. In this session, you will hear from scholars and practitioners about why it is important to preserve sites related to underrepresented groups and learn about innovative projects that are uncovering untold stories.

12:00-1:00 Networking Time and Lunch (provided) 

1:00-2:30 Looking Beyond the Usual Partnerships
Presenters: Clay Washington, Kennard Alumni Association
                       Mark Meinke, Rainbow History Project
                       Jenny Masur, National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom
What do the high school alumni association of the first African American high school in Queen Anne’s County, a LGBTQ history project, and a network of organizations interested in the Underground Railroad all have in common?  Each of these groups formed unique partnerships with other history and preservation related organizations and used historic preservation as an organizing tools!  In this session, you will learn from organizations that thought “outside the box” when it came to establishing partnerships and finding new ways to share their untold stories. You will also have the opportunity to share your partnership experiences with others and brainstorm about potential partner organizations for future projects.

2:45-4:00 Sharing Untold Stories Using Social Media
Presenter: Sarah Heffern, National Trust for Historic Preservation
New media, social media, emerging media … whatever you call them, online communication tools are here to stay, and preservation activists who use them effectively are better positioned for success. This session will show you how to take the online channels you're already using to the next level to build online - and offline - engagement with your local preservation community even if you only have a staff of one.

4:00-4:15 Closing

After 4:15 Networking Happy Hour at O'Lordans
                Extended Hours at the Historical Society of Carroll County

APA CM Credits have been requested for this event.

Preservation Summer School is sponsored by Preservation Maryland, in partnership with the Maryland Historical Trust and the historic preservation programs at Morgan State University and the University of Maryland.