|
Ohio Association of Historical Societies & Museums Annual Meeting & Conference
October 1 - 3, 2009
Ohio Historical Center, Columbus
Conference Program
OAHSM's annual meeting and conference is your opportunity to meet and share ideas with others from all over Ohio who work to preserve and interpret community history.
An attendee at last year's meeting summed it up best. The annual meeting is
The opportunity to talk to others in the field and realize that I'm not alone in my position and that organizations such as ours are really having an impact in
society. During panels and workshops at this year's meeting, you'll explore how local history organizations impact society and at the same time hone your skills. Over
lunches and at receptions, you'll have the chance to expand your network of colleagues and gather new ideas for saving and sharing your community's history. Make
plans to attend 2009's OAHSM annual meeting - and register by September 10 and save!
Thursday, October 1
9:30-10am Pre-Conference Registration
10am-4pm Pre-Conference Workshop Writing for Clarity
Sharpen your communication skills in four types of writing that local historians are routinely called upon to do: writing effective press releases and newspaper
articles; writing compelling copy for the web, blogs, and other electronic media; writing local history for general audiences; and writing informative, concise
exhibit labels. The workshop is for volunteer and paid staff of local historical societies, preservation groups, history museums, libraries, archives, and
genealogical societies. Instructors include Professor David Mould of the Scripps College of Communication at Ohio University, Kelli Kling, Marketing, PR & Events
Coordinator for the Wood County Historical Society & Museum, author Steve Paschen of the Kent State University Archives, and Bill Mahon of Ohio Historical Society's
Design Department. $80 includes lunch / $70 for OAHSM or OHS members / Students, $45.
Friday, October 2
9am-3pm Registration
9-10:30 am Continental Breakfast
9am-5 pm Local History Showplace
Learn about organizations such as the Ohio Humanities Council and discover grant opportunities.
Browse displays from other historical organizations from around Ohio. Reserve a space for your organization to highlight your attractions and accomplishments. See the
registration form to reserve a table. Space is limited.
10:30-11:45am Plenary Session: The Future of Local and State History
History organizations and the communities they serve are undergoing accelerated change. Demographic and societal trends, the digital revolution, volatile local and
national economies, and changing perceptions of the American past are just some of the forces making for change. Bob Beatty, vice president of programs for the
American Association for State and Local History, will share some of the latest developments in public history, AASLH's role, and offer advice on some of AASLH's
strategies and tactics for navigating troubled waters.
Noon-1:15pm History Community Lunch
Following welcoming remarks by OAHSM President Greg Myers, enjoy lunch with friends old and new. One of the most popular
features of the annual meeting is networking and that's what this year's lunch is all about. Come prepared to share experiences from your organization - and be ready to
enjoy others’ stories, too. $17
1:30-3pm Concurrent Sessions
Panel - Basic, Good, Better: The AASLH Standards Project in Ohio With a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, AASLH--the American Association of
State and Local History--launched its standards project in 2005. The mission of the standards project is to give direction to local historical organizations to do the
best job possible to save their communities’ histories. You'll learn about the standards and how they can help your organization from Bob Beatty, AASLH's vice
president of programs. Maggie Marconi, of the Follett House Museum/Sandusky Library, and Sharon Miller, of the National Museum of Cambridge Glass, tested parts of the
standards and will share their experiences in implementing them and the standards impacts on their organizations.
Panel - Reap the Rewards: Designing Mutually Beneficial Internships Successful internships are collaboration among three parties: the intern, the local history
organization that hosts the intern, and the intern's academic advisor at a college or university. The panel brings together these parties to share the components of a
successful internship: Ruth Dobyns, Quaker Heritage Center, Rachel Bussert, intern from Wright State University, and Ed Agran, Associate Professor of History at
Wilmington College. If your organization wants to employee interns, this session is for you. What are "best practices" for each partner? What practices should each
avoid?
Panel - Connecting to Collections: Ohio's Heritage Partnership Ohio Heritage Partnership: A Statewide Initiative is an Institute of Museum and Library Services
Connecting to Collections Planning Grant awarded to the State Library of Ohio and the Ohio Historical Society. The purpose of the Ohio Heritage Partnership is to
address the preservation needs of Ohio's cultural heritage by: (1) developing a directory of contact and institutional information; (2) conducting a needs assessment
of Ohio cultural heritage institutions; and (3) hosting a summit. These activities will culminate in the writing of an Ohio Cultural Strategic Plan. Angela O'Neal and
Andy Verhoff of the Ohio Historical Society and Missy Lodge of the State Library of Ohio will introduce participants to the survey - it's purpose and function –
answer related questions, and provide "how-to's" on gathering survey information.
Listening Session - The Future of OAHSM and OHS's Local History Office OAHSM's 50th Anniversary is in 2010 and the Local History Office will be 30 years old in 2011.
As a part of these anniversaries, OAHSM will be revising and re-writing its strategic plan in the coming year. Be a part of that process by attending this session.
The board of OAHSM, represented by Second Vice-President Christie Raber, and the staff of the Local History Office want to hear from you, the people and organizations we serve, about what you want. This session will be
repeated Sat., Oct. 3 from 2-3:30 pm.
3:30 - 5 pm Idea Marketplace: Two- Minute Success Stories to Take Home
Last year's annual meeting Idea Marketplace was such a hit that we are bringing it back,
featuring new topics and perennial issues. This year's Idea Marketplace is offered both days of the conference - each day with different moderators and even more ideas
for your organization. Sessions and moderators include: Membership with Nancy Sams, Belpre Historical Society Web 2.0, Blogging, and Local History in Cyberspace with
Megan Wood, Ohio Historical Society Fundraising with Mike Ippoliti, Canal Winchester Historical Society.
5 - 7 pm Opening Reception
OAHSM's informal Friday evening reception is your chance to renew acquaintances, share ideas, and enjoy "war stories" from the front lines
of local history in Ohio. Enjoy light hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine, and soft drinks. $18 / OAHSM and OHS members, $15
Saturday, October 3
8:30am-12pm Registration
8:30am-10am Continental Breakfast
8:30am-3:30pm Local History Showplace See Fri., Oct. 2 for details.
9:45-10:15am OAHSM Business Meeting
OAHSM President Greg Myers of the Cridersville Historical Society welcomes you to the annual business meeting to review the
association's progress in the past year and elect new officers for 2010 - the year of OAHSM's Golden Anniversary.
10:15-11:45 Concurrent Sessions
Workshop Display on a Dime: Inexpensive Ideas to Show Off Your Collections
"Inexpensive" does not equal "cheap" in creating an exhibit on a budget. Jim Gibson of the
Knox County Historical Society will teach you how to achieve professional results for museum exhibits with a small amount of money and a lot of inventiveness.
Workshop - From a Nation Divided to Communities United: Commemorating the Civil War The 150th anniversary of the Civil War is from April 2011 - May 2015 and Gov.
William Dennison's call to service in 1861 still rings true almost 150 years later: "Ohio must lead." Discover from Jackie Barton, OHS's Civil War 150 Coordinator,
how your community can participate in the sesquicentennial and learn more about the resources the Ohio Historical Society is making available for you to commemorate
this important event in our nation's history.
Panel - Summer Camps and Programs 101: Making History Exciting for Kids Summer camp programs have become a popular way to engage children in fun historical activities
outside of the classroom. All-volunteer organizations and community historical societies with paid staff can create programs that spark a life-long interest in the
past. Join three successful summer camp leaders, Liz Schultz, Oberlin Heritage Center, Kathleen Addlesperger, Richland County Historical Society, and Janet Rozick,
Metroparks of Toledo Area to discover how they developed programs, learned by trial and error, and built fun programs that engage their communities’ young people
summer after summer.
Workshop - Grants for Archives Projects The National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) is the grant funding arm of the National Archives and
Records Administration. Every year it awards grants to assist in the preservation of the nation's historical records. Any nonprofit organization or institution,
including local historical societies, may apply. These grants provide funding for many projects, including basic startup of an archives, digital archival projects,
professional training and development, tackling backlogs, and processing projects. Members of the Ohio Historical Records Advisory Board (OHRAB) will explain the
process of applying for NHPRC grants and how you can write an application that stands out.
Noon-1:30pm OAHSM Awards Luncheon
OAHSM Awards honor the work of local historians who dedicate their lives to making their organizations great. Attend the luncheon, honor winners’ achievements, and
gather ideas for your organization. $17.
2-3:30pm Concurrent Sessions
Idea Marketplace: Two-Minute Success Stories to Take Home See Friday, Oct. 2, 3:30-5 pm for details.
Sessions and moderators:
Fundraising with Bill Lawson, Mahoning Valley Historical Society
Membership with Dolly McKeehan of the Museum at the Friends Home Web 2.0, Blogging, and Local History in Cyberspace with Angela O'Neal, Ohio Historical Society
Listening Session - The Future of OAHSM and OHS's Local History Office Repeat of session from Fri., Oct. 1, 1:30-3 pm.
To Register
Advance registration closed September 25. You may register at the Ohio Historical Center October 1-3 at the on-site rate. Registration is open Thursday, October 1, from 9:30-10 a.m.; Friday, October 2, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; and Saturday, October 3, from 8:30 a.m.- noon.
On-site rates are:
Pre-Conference Workshop "Writing for Clarity": $80 (OAHSM or OHS Members $70 / Students with Student ID $45)
One-Day Conference Registration (Friday, October 2 or Saturday, October 3): $70 (Students with Student ID subtract 40 percent)
Two-Day Conference Registration (Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3): $115 (Students with Student ID subtract 40 percent)
Meals and special events (Friday History Community Lunch, Friday Reception, and Saturday OAHSM Awards Luncheon) are additional and may be unavailable to on-site registrants.
Online Brochure
Click here for the brochure of this year's event. (216KB PDF will load in a new browser window and requires Adobe Acrobat ® Reader).
General Information
Spouses and guests may register for special events, meals, and tours without registering for the full Annual Meeting and Conference. All sessions take place at the
Ohio Historical Center and Ohio Village at I-71 and 17th Ave. in Columbus. The Ohio Historical Center is fully accessible to people with disabilities. If you have
dietary, mobility, or other special needs of which we should be aware, please contact the Local History Office at 1-800-858-6878 so we may accommodate your needs.
Cancellation Policy
Canceled registrations will be refunded in full, less a $20 processing fee, through September 10, 2009. For further information, call toll-free 1-800-858-6878 or
e-mail oahsm@ohiohistory.org.
Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton Garden Inn at 8535 Lyra Dr. (directly across from Polaris Fashion Place), Columbus, (614) 846-8884,
www.columbuspolaris.garden.inn.com. Mention the Ohio Historical Society / Ohio Association of Historical Societies & Museums Annual Meeting and Conference to get the
conference room rate of $99 plus tax per room per night, single or double occupancy. Be sure to book your reservation on or before September 3; after September 3, the
block of rooms will be released and the hotel may charge higher rates.
A Word to the Wise
Due to other events, hotel rooms may be at a premium, so make your reservation early.
Directions
The Ohio Historical Center is at I-71 and 17th Ave., about four miles north of downtown Columbus.
The All-American Quarter Horse Congress takes place at the Ohio Expositions Center (state fairgrounds) across 17th Ave. from the Ohio Historical Center October 2-25.
If you love both history and horses, you're in luck! However, you may encounter more traffic than usual in the block of 17th Ave. between I-71 and the Ohio Historical
Center. The Ohio Historical Center will be accessible from 17th Ave. (follow the special directions below), but you must approach from the east (i.e., from I-71 and
17th Ave.), because 17th Ave. west of the Ohio Historical Center will be closed for the horse show.
From I-71, take the 17th Ave. exit (Exit 111). Go west on 17th Ave., staying in the far right lane. Turn north (right) into the first driveway, staying in the far
right lane. If you are directed to another lane, or if the right lane is blocked, stay in the far right lane and tell the attendant that you are going to the Ohio
Historical Center. At the fork, follow the drive on your right to Ohio Historical Center parking.
Parking
Ohio Historical Center parking is $4 per day. Ohio Historical Society members who show a membership card park free at the Ohio Historical Center.
Questions?
Contact OAHSM?Annual Meeting and Conference, c/o Local History Office, Ohio Historical Society, 1982 Velma Ave., Columbus, OH 43211-2497, 1-800-858-6878,
oahsm@ohiohistory.org
About OAHSM
The Ohio Association of Historical Societies & Museums, organized in 1959 under sponsorship of the Ohio Historical Society, is composed of local historical societies,
historic preservation groups, history museums, archives, libraries, and genealogical societies throughout the state involved in collecting, preserving, and
interpreting Ohio's history.
The OAHSM Annual Meeting and Conference is organized for the Ohio Association of Historical Societies & Museums by the Ohio Historical Society's Local History Office.
Not an OAHSM Member? Click here to join now (106KB PDF will load in a new browser window and requires Adobe Acrobat ® Reader)
and get the member rate on conference registration.
The Ohio Humanities Council, with funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities, is pleased to help support the 2009 Ohio Association of Historical Societies
& Museums Annual Meeting and Conference
|
