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  • 1.  Montpelier

    Posted 04-20-2022 08:42 AM

    I wonder if there'll be any official discussion at the AAM conference about the Montpelier debacle. Given that it represents such a significant event on the landscape, culminating in a mass-firing of enormously dedicated staff, and from the outside looks like a turning back the clock to Jim Crow, it seems like a critical learning moment for the field. Is there room in the schedule to find some place for large-scale conversation with as many of the informed participants with the gumption to speak openly about it among their peers?

     

    Aaron Goldblatt

     

     

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  • 2.  RE: Montpelier

    Posted 04-20-2022 10:03 AM
    I think this is a great suggestion. I am wondering if we could use the "Neighborhubs" area that is part of the PN spaces for this.
    The only drawback is that many colleagues who are not attending in person will be unable to participate.

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    Claudia Ocello
    President & CEO
    Museum Partners Consulting, LLC
    Maplewood NJ
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  • 3.  RE: Montpelier

    Posted 04-21-2022 09:22 AM
    The EdCom steering committee has been in email discussion this week about how best to host a productive conversation virtually. We would be open to ideas and collaboration with other PNs. We'd like to do something ASAP. while we want to make room for processing, we also want to discuss how to help/protect courageous museum workers. 

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    Sarah Jencks
    Partner
    The History Co: Lab
    Washington DC
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  • 4.  RE: Montpelier

    Posted 04-22-2022 10:14 AM
    Hi, everyone, putting together a program is a good idea. I noticed in some of the articles that the National Trust, which owns the site, has been very critical of the foundation's leadership. I recommend either inviting them to participate or at least having someone who can address their role in the situation. Paul Edmonson, their in-house attorney, has been their spokesperson on this. He would be a great panelist.

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    Susan Cimburek
    Director
    Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum
    Ignacio, CO
    scimburek@southernute-nsn.gov
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  • 5.  RE: Montpelier

    Posted 04-22-2022 10:29 AM
    That’s exactly what I was hoping for. I would be shocked if anyone from the Foundation would be willing to join, but in the spirit of openness an invitation would be appropriate. Possibly even a couple of the recently former staff?
    Aaron

    Aaron Goldblatt
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  • 6.  RE: Montpelier

    Posted 04-22-2022 10:35 AM
    Hi Aaron

    Well, they aren't willing to speak with NPR reporters, so I suspect they won't chat with museum folks either. 

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  • 7.  RE: Montpelier

    Posted 04-21-2022 11:43 AM
    Our colleagues at AAAM (Association of African American Museums) are fostering dialogue. Perhaps it might be worth reaching out to them for opportunities at AAM?

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  • 8.  RE: Montpelier

    Posted 04-25-2022 04:26 PM
    For those who wish to follow press coverage, statements of support from many organizations, and suggestions for taking action, go to the "Free Montpelier" page of Cultural Heritage Partners.

    I know some of these links have been posted in other places, but this page has almost all of them in one place.

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    Martha Katz-Hyman
    Independent Curator
    Newport News, VA
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