Originally published on August 6, 2015 (Episode 24)
Introduction
This freewheeling conversation with Bob Beatty (then of the American Association for State and Local History) begins with local history but quickly veers into place, museums, and memory. The talk weaves and bobs, is full of digressions and good humor, with Al promising to let Bob return someday—if he can keep himself under control. That hasn’t happened yet, but it probably should.
About the Guest
Bob Beatty is Principal of the Lyndhurst Group, a a community-focused history, museum, and nonprofit consulting firm providing engagement strategies for institutional planning, organizational assessments, and interpretive direction. He was formerly Vice President of Programs for the American Association for State and Local History, and co-editor with Carol Kammen of Zen and the Art of Local History.
💬 Listen & Discuss
What role does place play in shaping our sense of history? What makes a “good” museum, and how does local history shape national narratives? Share this with a friend whose feet don’t hurt after they visit a museum.
