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Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 10 a.m. CT
Presented by: Shelby Brannan and Karlie Stansbury
It's never too early to plan for spooky season programming!
Museums around the country embrace the Halloween season by tapping into the growing phenomenon of dark tourism to captivate and educate visitors. The John Jay French Museum in Beaumont, Texas embraced the allure of spooky season by partnering with a paranormal investigation team to delve into unexplained occurrences surrounding the historic house museum. Together, they hosted an October event that revealed their findings to the community.
Shelby Brannan and Karli Stansbury discuss this innovative program, its alignment with the museum’s mission, and the logistics of planning for such a unique event. Learn how this initiative attracted new visitors, many of whom never engaged with the museum before, and how dark tourism can create educational and engaging opportunities for heritage organizations. This webinar is perfect for those curious about integrating Halloween’s spooky charm into museum programming along with the importance of balancing sensitive historical narratives with community engagement and tourism development.
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Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 10 a.m. CT
Presented by: Beth Brandon
Museums are uniquely positioned to extend programming to the littlest of learners through early childhood education offerings.
Museums already pique curiosity, promote social connection, and offer object-based learning opportunities for students and adults. By creating specialized programs for littles, museums lay the foundation for lifelong learning.
Join Beth Brandon, Multi-Generational Programs Manager at the Indiana Historical Society, for an insightful session on how the IHS engages with a new, young audience - children ages 2-5. Discover how the IHS invites young learners into their spaces and programming by offering hands-on activities, interactive exhibits, and enriching experiences designed specifically for this age group. Beth will guide you through the entire process, from initial idea development to execution, including securing board support, designing age-appropriate activities, creating accessible spaces, and effective marketing strategies.
Attendees will gain actionable ideas and insights to create meaningful early childhood programming in cultural and historical spaces.
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All Webinars are Free but Pre-Registration is Required
All Registrants Receive a Link to the Webinar's Recording
If you have a topic you'd like to present, then let's chat!
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About Us
The Texas Historical Commission’s Museum Services Program provides support, resources, and training to history museums in Texas. Museum Services staff are available to provide individual consultations to museum staff and supporters. We encourage museums to contact us with questions or to schedule a phone consultation.
Viewpoints shared and information developed and distributed by other organizations and presenters do not necessarily reflect the views of the Texas Historical Commission and its staff.
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