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INDIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Roscoe Turner with Aeromodelers, 1941 (Indiana Historical Society, P0569) SPOTLIGHT
FREE ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP WEBINAR NEW May 27: This Local History Services webinar focuses on basic leadership EXHIBIT principles that will help you create a stronger, more sustainable organization. Through You’ll learn about varying leadership styles and ways to work with your board, July 31: staff and volunteers to help foster a supportive and inclusive environment. Title IX: A Register Here. Legacy of Access APPLY FOR A MINI GRANT This new exhibit explores how the Applications are due June 1 for Heritage Support Mini Grants of up to $4,999 law came into for Indiana’s local history organizations to meet high-priority needs in areas of being as well as collections stewardship, DEAI, sustainability and planning. how it has Start your application today! shaped schools and universities all over Indiana. CALL FOR IHS AWARD NOMINATIONS VIRTUAL PROGRAMS May 2: Chuck Taylor Converse All Star: The Man Who Made the Shoe Learn about the life of Charles http://www.icontact-archive.com/...635&s=6746&m=369545&t=a822b41ea0e50da69e079be45ca293cd48d8be3bf1d6209b855da39fbd386609[5/3/2021 3:58:38 PM] Facebook
Hollis “Chuck” Taylor with storyteller David Matlack. $15 per person or $25 household.
May 6: History Happy Nominations are due July 9 for the 2021 Indiana Historical Society Awards Hour: The WPA recognizing outstanding individuals and organizations whose efforts have in Indiana enriched the lives of others by conveying awareness and appreciation of Join historian Indiana’s history on local, regional and statewide levels. Glory-June Greiff as we travel around the state to explore some WHAT WE'RE READING THIS WEEK of these lasting projects. Free.
May 8: Research Roundtable: Encouraging Young Researchers Learn about how younger generations are approaching research, ideas for encouraging a lifelong interest in history, and so much more. Free.
May 13: Virtual Road Trip: Destinations Edition Join us as we Reading Girls, ca. 1900 (Indiana Historical Society, P0003) explore some of the Hoosier DIVERSITY, EQUITY, ACCESSIBILITY AND INCLUSION state’s best Resources to help ensure accessibility of your virtual events for people with vacation locations, disabilities. (National Endowment for the Arts) roadside attractions and FUNDRAISING getaway spots. Five secret nonprofit donor retention action strategies. (Clairification) Free.
LEADERSHIP & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT JOBS How to prevent burnout at your nonprofit, from the experts. (Classy)
Why nonprofit boards must be masters of change management. (MissionBox) MARKETING & VIRTUAL ENGAGEMENT Mrs. Stallard Working in How to elevate remote video production, step-by-step. (Sprout Social) the Bond Drive Office
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(Indiana Historical Society) MUSEUMS A museum in the UK created an innovative new digital experience that LOCAL democratized the interpretation of their collections. (Museums Association) Records Center Supervisor The Minneapolis Institute of Art is experimenting with cultivating empathy in Archives & museum visitors. (AAM) Records Indianapolis: Museums are reckoning with their holdings of African-American remains. State of Indiana, (The New York Times) Records Center. PRESERVATION, COLLECTIONS & HISTORY Program Lessons learned from a failed effort at historic preservation in a Chicago Associate neighborhood. (Bloomberg CityLab) Indianapolis: Indiana Humanities. You can now download and 3D-print 18,000 artifacts from art history. Communicat NEED A BREAK? ions Sit in the cockpit and explore inside historic air and space objects with these Manager interactive interior panoramas. (Smithsonian National Air and Space Indianapolis: Museum) Indiana Humanities.
Bookkeeper and TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES Program Assistant Indianapolis: Indiana Humanities.
REGIONAL Manager of Exhibition Production Chicago, Ill.: Obama Foundation.
Visitor Services Administrator Frankfort, Ky.: Kentucky Historical Society.
Retail and Guest Experience Group of Young Adults with Sporting Equipment, ca.1905 (Indiana Historical Society, M0470) Lead Elk River, Minn.: Oliver Kelley FREE WEBINARS & VIRTUAL LEARNING Farm, Minnesota May 5: It’s a New World: How to Cultivate Your Online Community – Learn Historical about how to cultivate a community of online donors primed and ready to Society. support you. (Firespring) NATIONAL May 6: Inclusive Museum Leadership – This webinar will offer practical Director of insights towards inclusive practice. (Texas Historical Commission) Preservation Natchez, Miss.: May 6 though 27: Live Streaming for Museums – Learn about different types Historic Natchez of streaming solutions and tips during this series of four webinars. (Museum Foundation. Learning Hub) Museum May 6: 10 Ways to Maximize Engagement at Your Virtual Events – Learn Registrar Tucson, Ariz.: some of the best ways to keep participants engaged. (Nonprofit Learning Lab) Arizona Historical May 13: Exploring Social Justice on a Limited Budget – Learn why social Society. justice and equity are important to museums, and how they relate to
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conversations around racism and museum sustainability. (Texas Historical Supervisory Commission) Archives Specialist May 18: 10-Step Budgeting Process – Learn a 10-step budgeting process that San Bruno, will help ensure that your budget reflects your mission. (Propel Nonprofits) Calif.: National Archives VIRTUAL TRAINING and Records Administration May 14: Case Studies for Leadership: Advocacy from the Ground Up – San Bruno, Archivists from the Indiana Historical Society will discuss Indiana women whose Federal Records advocacy work made a difference for communities facing hardship as the result Center. of discrimination, racism, and injustice. $10; $5 members. (Association of Midwest Museums) PAID INTERNSHIPS July 13 through Aug. 3: FUNdamentals of Collections Care – Learn the Summer Intern foundational preservation knowledge necessary to care for museum, library, Frederick, Md.: and archive collections. $500; full scholarships available. (Beloit College) Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area. FUNDING AVAILABLE ORPHANS CORNER
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TELL US Boats on Lake Maxinkuckee, 1927 (Indiana Historical Society, P0115) WHAT YOU Applications are now open for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant THINK program that offers funding for shuttered venues, including museums. Eligible We'd love your input on this applicants may qualify for grants equal to 45% of their gross earned revenue. e-newsletter! (U.S. Small Business Administration) Use this form to give us your Applications are due May 12 for Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants feedback. that fund preservation projects for historic sites, including architectural and engineering services and physical building preservation through subgrants to rural communities. (National Park Service)
Applications are due May 14 for American Rescue Plan: Humanities Organizations Grants that provide support for humanities positions and projects that have been adversely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. (NEH)
NEWS & RESOURCES
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Girl Scouts at Camp Dellwood, 1947 (Indiana Historical Society, P0569)
The CDC has issued updated guidance for operating youth and summer camps during COVID-19, including new vaccination information, guidance on cleaning and disinfecting, physical distancing, and more. (CDC)
The Lilly Family School of Philanthropy’s new report, Charitable Crowdfunding: Who Gives, to What, and Why?, adds insights to deepen our understanding crowdfunding in the digital age.
AROUND INDIANA
View of Resort Buildings at Cedar Lake, 1928 (Indiana Historical Society, P0469) NEWS Download your copy of the 2021 Historic Preservation Month poster from the Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology. Follow the DHPA on Facebook in May to see features of the artworks.
The Hamilton County Historical Society, City of Noblesville and Indiana Historical Bureau officials unveiled a new Indiana State Historical Marker
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commemorating fashion designer Norman Norell. (Current) VIRTUAL PROGRAMS May 2: The Influence of the Confluence: Images from the Past of Fort Wayne’s Three Rivers – See how the St. Marys, St. Joseph, and Maumee Rivers have left their indelible mark on Fort Wayne. (The History Center)
May 6: WWI Presentation by Patrick O’Donnell – Hear from the military historian and best-selling author about one of his latest books, The Unknowns, The Untold Story of America’s Unknown Soldier and WWI’s Most Decorated Heroes Who Brought Him Home. (Friends of the Frankfort Public Library)
May 8: Virtual DNA Workshop – Speakers from the Central Indiana DNA Interest Group will cover topics on understanding genetic genealogy, reviewing DNA results and more. Free. (Indiana State Library)
May 14: Migrant Roots to Vibrant Community – In this brown bag lunch event, local business owner and community leader Ed Rodriguez will discuss the topic of identity and the effect it has on placemaking experiences.
May 20: Logs to Lustrons: Restoring Indiana’s Architectural Heritage in the Dunes – Two couples will share their experiences revitalizing early and mid-century landmarks in the Indiana Dunes National Park. (Indiana Landmarks)
May 21: AIM to Connect: Transforming a Statewide Program from In- Person to Virtual – Hear from staff at the Indiana Historical Society and the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites about insights and experiences of transforming a traditional event to a virtual event. Free. (Association of Indiana Museums) IN-PERSON EVENTS AND EXHIBITS PLEASE NOTE: For in-person programs, please check with the hosting organization regarding any COVID-19 restrictions and/or requirements.
May 1, Fort Wayne: Miami Indian Heritage Days: Fiber Arts – Learn about cording and twining with Greta Sirios. $7; free for members. (Chief Richardville House, akima pinšiwa awiiki)
May 2, Elkhart: Free Family Sunday & Founder’s Day – See the 1848 home of Elkhart’s founder, Havilah Beardsley, with no admission charge. (Havilah Beardsley House)
May 8 and 9, Cedar Lake: Grand Opening of New Exhibit Hall – See the brand new exhibit hall funded by a Heritage Support Grant, made possible by Lilly Endowment Inc., and discover how Cedar Lake enriched a region and touched lives around the world. (Cedar Lake Historical Association)
Through May 28, Bloomington: From the Collection – Medical History Exhibit – On display will be many of the interesting and strange stories from Monroe County’s medical history. (Monroe County History Center)
Now open, Paoli: 200 Years of Orange County History – See artifacts and items of historical significance at the Orange County Museum of History.
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