April 21, 2021

Heritage Preservation Grants

Spotlighted Grant: The Historic Hill District of Saint Paul: A Documentary
This project aims to create a documentary and companion website to capture and share the extraordinary range of historical events in the Historic Hill District of Saint Paul. Also, to make a strong case for the value of historic preservation that can inspire current and future generations. With over a thousand historic structures, the District is on the National Register of Historic Places and includes the sometimes-overlapping areas of Ramsey, Crocus, Cathedral, and Summit Hills. This documentary will demonstrate how these neighborhoods came to provide an outstanding example of historic renovation and preservation. The lessons learned here can be applied to innumerable communities in the state and beyond, whether small towns, cities, or similar neighborhoods in other urban centers. We will offer it to all Minnesotans in every county via their local public television stations and on the web.
Recipient: Ramsey Hill Association
Amount Awarded: $85,700
Project Details

May Grants Office Open House
The Grants Office will hold a virtual Grants Office Open House on Thursday, May 6, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in order to provide support to our community in this time of social distancing. We encourage people to RSVP to Gillian by email with a short summary of what you want to talk about and she will send you a link to speak directly with the specialist in our office who will be most helpful. 

Small Grant Deadline
The next small grant deadline (requests of $10,000 or less) for the MHCHG program is Friday, July 9, 2021.

From the Blog

This week's blog post is from Pragmatic Historian. Have a blog? Let us know!

More MN Blog posts

In case of rain - U of MN Libraries

History of the Mankato Piece - Blue Earth County Historical Society

Frank Thayer—An Architect’s Story - Murray County Historical Society

Shakopee in Scott County History - Scott County Historical Society

Early Eveleth Village Council minutes - Eveleth Heritage Society

From the Tube

This week's video is from Lyon County Museum. Have a video channel or podcast? Let us know!

More MN Tube posts

Clara Anderson: A Woman’s Fight to Save Her Job in the Face of Discrimination - Ramsey County Historical Society

Great Episodes: The Unlikely Romance of Abbie & Rudolph - Ramsey County Historical Society

History in a Minute - 1946 Tornado - Blue Earth County Historical Society

Talking Lips - Blue Earth County Historical Society

My New Old House: the Backyard (Ep. 6) - Stearns History Museum

Popcorn History: What's on Wheels? - Freeborn County Historical Museum

Cocktail History: Whiskey Sour - Freeborn County Historical Museum

"Free Papers" with Mary Moore Easter - East Side Freedom Library

HistoryNOW! - History Theatre

Co-Conspirator of Justice: The Revolutionary Life of Dr. Alan Berkman - East Side Freedom Library

History Revealed: "Booth Girls" - East Side Freedom Library

1988 Melrose Waste Water Treatment Plant Tour - Mel TV3 Revived

Job Opportunities

Minnesota Historical Society's Job Announcement, Internship,  Fellowship, and Volunteer Opportunity pages.

MNHS

Program Manager I - Ramsey & Hill House

Custodian - Historic Fort Snelling

Sales Assistant II - MN History Center 

Program Specialist, History Day - MN History Center 

Facilities Maintenance Technician - Historic Fort Snelling

LOCAL

Curator of Collections
National Eagle Center, Wabasha, MN, seeks a Curator of Collections.

Site Manager
Washington County Historical Society - Warden’s House Museum, Stillwater, MN, seeks a Site Manager.

Collection Management Librarian
Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Minneapolis, MN, seeks a Collection Management Librarian.

STEM Education Program Counselor- Summer Camps
Science Museum of Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN, seeks a Program Counselor.

STEM Education Program Team Lead - Summer Camps
Science Museum of Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN, seeks a Program Team Lead.

REGIONAL

Curator of American Indian Collections
Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, WI, seeks a Curator of American Indian Collections.

Deputy Administrator, Museums & Historic Sites
Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, WI, seeks a Deputy Administrator, Museums & Historic Sites.

Director of Sales and Marketing
Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, WI, seeks a Director of Sales and Marketing.

Registrar
Pro Football Hall of Fame, Canton, OH, seeks a Registrar.

Project Reviews Manager 
Ohio History Connection, Columbus, OH, seeks a Project Reviews Manager.

Development Director
Garst Museum, Greenville, OH, seeks a Development Director.

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Curator of Collections & Exhibitions
Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society/Sigal Museum, Easton, PA, seeks a Curator of Collections & Exhibitions.

Executive Director
Lexington Historical Society, Lexington, MA, seeks an Executive Director.

Vice President of Programs and Chief Curator
National Women's History Museum, Alexandria, VA, seeks a Vice President of Programs and Chief Curator.

Research Historian
History Associates Incorporated, Rockville, MD, seeks a Research Historian.

Supervisory Program Manager
Anacostia Community Museum - Smithsonian, Washington, D.C., seeks a Supervisory Program Manager.

Senior Research Associate/Program Coordinator
Sewanee: The University of the South, Sewanee, TN, seeks a Senior Research Associate/Program Coordinator.

President & CEO
National Corvette Museum, Bowling Green, KY, seeks a President & CEO.

Digital Communications Specialist
History Colorado, Denver, CO, seeks a Digital Communications Specialist.

Museum Curator (Education)
City of Las Cruces Museums, Las Cruces, NM, seeks a Museum Curator (Education).

Executive Director
The Neon Museum, Inc., Las Vegas, NV, seeks an Executive Director. 

Director of University Archives and Special Collections
California State University, Fullerton, Fullerton, CA, seeks a Director of University Archives and Special Collections.

Director of Facilities
The Walt Disney Family Museum, San Francisco, CA, seeks a Director of Facilities.

INTERNSHIPS/VOLUNTEERS/FELLOWSHIPS

Graphic Design Intern
American Association for State and Local History, Nashville, TN, seeks a Graphic Design Intern.

Additional Job Postings in the Field »

Do History Here

Image used by permission from the Cook County Historical Society.

Exhibit: Cokato Firefighters to the Rescue: Celebrating 125 Years of Service
April 27 through September 4 - Cokato: Cokato Museum & Akerlund Studio - This exhibit walks through the history of the department, and features firefighter gear and uniforms as well as photographs of past departments, major fires, and disasters. Overall, the exhibit reveals that no matter how much the Cokato Fire Department has changed, the one thing that remains the same is the dedication of its firefighters. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, occupancy is limited so please call 320-286-2427 to schedule an appointment to view the exhibit.

Introduction to Documentary Film Production Workshop 
May 13 through July 8 - Chisholm: Minnesota Discovery Center - This 9-week course is designed as both a class for creating your own documentary short film and a historical & conceptual analysis of what defines a “documentary.” The goals are to become better filmmakers, storytellers, and more knowledgeable and critical viewers of the documentary form. This will be accomplished through screenings, lectures, hands-on lab filmmaking exercises and labs, readings, and production assignments. Each student will have the option to complete a 5-7 minute documentary short film by the end of the course. Cost: $189 members/$200 non-members. Learn more »

Exhibit: Justice for George: Messages from the People
May 21, 22, and 23 - Minneapolis: Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery and Save The Boards, Memorialize the Movement. A free outdoor public art exhibit presented and held in Phelps Park featuring the plywood art murals that were created during the protest after the killing of George Floyd in 2020. Learn more »

Continuing Education

Highlighted Museum: Cokato Temperance Hall, maintained by the Cokato Finnish American Historical Society, Cokato, MN.
Photograph by McGhiever, distributed under a Creative Commons BY-SA 3.0 License.

What’s My Role as a Nonprofit Board Member?
April 21 - Webinar: 12 to 1 p.m. (CT). Propel Nonprofits - Learn to participate in board meetings and other engagements with more confidence and knowledge about your role as a board member. They’ll cover board responsibilities and how you can be a strong resource for a nonprofit organization. Cost: No cost to attend. Learn more »

Being a Good Neighbor: Authentic and Empathetic Community Engagement
April 22 - Online: 2 - 3:30 p.m. (CT). American Association for State and Local History - In this webinar, attendees will join Brigette Jones as she shares examples of work being done at various institutions, whether positive or negative, to gain an understanding of the importance of authentic and empathetic community engagement within sites' geographic areas. Cost: $25 members/$45 nonmembers. Learn more »

Partnership As Strategy: A Leadership Conversation
April 23 - Online: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (CT). Museum Association of New York - Presenters will discuss the why and how of museum community partnerships, including coping with inevitable ‘potholes’ on the road to partnership success. Cost: No cost. Learn more »

Preparing for the Virtual Long Game
April 26 through May 26 - Online: Association of Midwest Museums - Developed in collaboration with the IUPUI Museum Studies Program and Wisconsin Historical Society, this new learning series will provide context for understanding “virtual” as a method of practice—one with a long history in the museum profession—while unlocking the potential for online programming to become a long-term solution for community access, outreach and engagement. Cost: Cost varies. Learn more »

Communicating with Community in Mind: Thinking Through Inclusive Language
April 26 - Online: 1 - 2:30 p.m. (CT) New England Museum Association - In this workshop, the presenter will help deepen understanding of what makes language choices inclusive or exclusive and how to approach tough decisions around communication. The workshop will cover material geared toward people who are just starting to think about these issues and people who have been grappling with them for some time. Cost: $15 members/$20 non-members. Learn more » 

Minitex two-part course on preserving digital content offered
April 27 and May 11 - Online: Minitex - While many of the traditional resources found in libraries, archives, museums, and other cultural heritage institutions--books, photographs, objects--can survive for years with no intervention, digital content is much more fragile. Managing it requires ongoing care and preservation activities to ensure continued access far into the future. This online course introduces fundamental concepts for managing and preserving your digital content over time. Cost: $85 (MN). Learn more »

Avoid Common Mistakes on your 990! 
April 30 - Online: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. (CT). Candid - This is a hands-on workshop and a rare opportunity to get expert advice on completing Form 990. The IRS Form 990 is not just an important financial document. Form 990 is a public document. It can tell a story about your organization and enhance your credibility with funders. Foundations often look to the 990 to learn about a nonprofit’s accomplishments, sustainability, governance, and fiscal responsibility. Cost: No cost. Learn more »

Creating Successful Traveling Exhibits 
May 3 - Online: Museum Studies - The topics covered in this class are multifaceted and will be focused on the different stages of the development and tour of traveling exhibitions. Traveling exhibitions can take on a variety of sizes and forms. Participants will be encouraged to generate and refine their own ideas for traveling exhibitions that fit their respective institutions. Cost: $400. Learn more »

Planning an Exit Strategy for a Board Member
Recorded Webinar: Network for Good - During this recorded webinar they discuss how to identify disconnected or poorly matched board members, craft a plan of action and help create a mutual exit strategy that doesn't impact the overall culture of your organization. Cost: No cost. Register to download »

TIPS & TOOLS

Social Media Use in 2021 - Pew Research Center

Additional Educational Opportunities »

Fund Your Mission

J.M.K. Innovation Prize
April 30 - Deadline: The Prize seeks to identify, support, and elevate innovators who are spearheading transformative early-stage projects in the fields of social justice, the environment, and heritage conservation. Learn more »

TIPS & TOOLS

NO ASK Fundraising Strategies for Board Members  

Additional Funding Opportunities »  

News

From the Heritage Preservation Department
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