Tag Archives: museums

Why Museums Matter – migrating and consolidating blogs

Posted on 18 March, 2014 by Lauren Wheeler

A few months ago I attempted to start a blog just about museums and my public history experiences.  However, I am a public historian and that means I work a regular job that does not allow the same time for … Continue reading →

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Canmore, Floods, and Southern Alberta Museums

Posted on 22 June, 2013 by Lauren Wheeler

Thursday mornings I was woken by a 6:45am phone call from Canmore.  It was my mum to tell me the usually dry creek behind the house was a raging river and our neighbours with homes backing the creek had been … Continue reading →

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A Little Bit of Everything

Posted on 18 January, 2013 by Lauren Wheeler

The key to working in public history is to be adaptable and willing to try anything.  You will learn quickly in this field that no matter what the job description said you will be asked to do things you never … Continue reading →

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