by Ali Kane | Jul 14, 2025 | Historic Homes, History, LGBTQIA+ Inclusion, Museum Monday, Museums
Location: Buffalo, New York Mission: Experiencing history with you, by safekeeping, remembering, discovering, and sharing our stories; learning and exploring together; sparking emotional and social connections within our unique community. Important Numbers (FY24):...
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 | 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 24, 2025 | Historic Homes, History, LGBTQIA+ Inclusion, Museum Monday, Museums
Location: Haworth, England Mission: To celebrate the lives and works of the Brontës, and their contemporary significance to a global audience. Important Numbers: 60,000 – 88,000 visitors annually £1.3 million annual budget (2017) The Brontë Society was...
by Ali Kane | Mar 6, 2025 | Historic Homes, History, History Museums, LGBTQIA+ Inclusion, Museums, Uncategorized
How many times have you heard about an organization championing LGBTQIA+ inclusion and thought, “How did they make this happen?” How many times have you heard about an organization championing LGBTQIA+ inclusion and thought, “How did they make this happen?” We often...
