by Ali Kane | Jun 12, 2025 | Historic Homes, History, LGBTQIA+ Inclusion, Museums
Queer people have always existed. However, the conversation surrounding how we talk about queer people in history is evolving. What constitutes “proof” of a queer identity or relationship? What are the ethics of “outing” a historical figure? How do we leave room for...
by Ali Kane | May 19, 2025 | History Museums, LGBTQIA+ Inclusion, Museum Monday, Museums
Location: Tacoma, Washington Mission: To partner with our communities to explore how history connects us all. Important Numbers (FY24): 69,059 annual visitors 1,388 members $6.4 million annual budget The Washington State Historical Society was founded to capture the...
by Ali Kane | May 6, 2025 | History, Intersectionality
During the month of May, we elevate the stories of immigrants from the Asian continent and Pacific islands. Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month has been recognized in May across the United States since the 1970s, commemorating the...
by Ali Kane | Apr 10, 2025 | Historic Homes, History, LGBTQIA+ Inclusion, Museum Monday, Museums
Location: South Berwick, Maine Mission: We save and share New England’s past to engage and inform present and future generations (Historic New England) The Sarah Orne Jewett House in South Berwick, Maine, was bequeathed to Historic New England (HNE), the...
by Ali Kane | Mar 27, 2025 | History, Intersectionality
Growing up, I was both encouraged to learn about women’s history through biographies and historical fiction. As the 1990s brought moderate progress in telling racially diverse stories, I began to understand how the abolition, women’s suffrage, civil rights, and...
