2021 LLHSM ANNUAL CONFERENCE
67th Annual Meeting of the League of Local Historical Societies & Museums
October 30, 2021
Montpelier, VT
Vermont’s story is shared, celebrated, and preserved by the over 190 local historical societies and museums found in all corners of the state. Working to foster a sense of community that bridges generations, they provide a sense of place and help define Vermont’s unique identity. At the League of Local Historical Societies & Museums (LLHSM) 67th annual meeting, we’ll come together to learn and share about the different ways we can accomplish these important objectives, especially in times of uncertainty and change.
The Vermont History Museum in Montpelier is our home base for the conference, with an opportunity to view the exhibit “Lively & Local: Historical Societies in Vermont", exploring the work of local historical societies & museums through images and stories curated by a select group of participants from around the state.
This year’s conference includes two sessions presented by CCCA Board Members:
How Objects Communicate: Reading the History in Your Collections
Michele Pagan, Textile Conservator
Objects can tell many stories beyond just who owned or used them. In this session, we’ll explore other ways objects can speak to us about their history- from their construction, to the materials they are made of, to their color. We’ll explore uses for this type of object examination, such as integrating it into education programs, debunking “myths”, and conducting original research. If you’ve ever wanted to look at your objects in a new way, this session is for you.
Collections Care, MacGyver-Style
Collections Care & Conservation Alliance (CCCA)
Join professional members of the Collections Care & Conservation Alliance for a show-and-tell session on using inexpensive, everyday household items like photocopy paper, wine corks, scrap 2x4s, quilt batting, and foam pipe insulation for collections storage and display. Learn where you can safely deploy these sneaky alternatives to the official products sold by museum and archival suppliers and make your limited budget stretch further.
Details, including the full schedule of speakers and workshops, can be found here:
https://vermonthistory.org/league-meeting
Support for the conference provided by the Walter Cerf Community Fund.
REGISTRATION
Registration Fees: $10 VHS Members/$25 Non-Members.
Registration fees include all sessions, keynote, & snacks.
Register using a credit card via the link below. Contact Community Outreach Manager, Eileen Corcoran at eileen.corcoran@vermonthistory.org for invoicing options or other registration questions.