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Job Opportunity - Senior Project Manager

The History Workshop is looking for a Senior Project Manager for exhibits and interpretation. To learn about the job and to apply online, please visit http://www.brockington.org/jobs/.

Please, no phone calls about this job.

Come visit the History Workshop booth at our upcoming conferences!

The History Workshop will attend two upcoming conferences in early 2009:

Be sure to check out our booth at the Georgia Association of Museums and Galleries at the Hilton Marietta Hotel and Convention Center, January 21-23, 2009.

We also be attending the Alabama Museum Assocations in Auburn, February 4-6, 2009.

Society for Historical Archaeology Conference, January 7, 2009

Carol Poplin will present her paper, "As a Living Part of Our Community: Sharing the Past with the Public through CRM," at the SHA conference in Toronto, Canada.

Fort Campbell Project, November 22, 2008

The History Workshop will begin a multi-component project for Fort Campbell in Kentucky. We will produce a Web site with a virtual tour of the base and a history of Fort Campbell, as well as a museum exhibit, which includes a three-dimensional model of the base and artist renderings of historic buildings on the base. We will also produce a self-guided tour with outdoor signs.

65th Annual Southeastern Archaeological Conference Presentation, November 12-15, 2008

The History Workshop's Carol Poplin attended the SEAC conference in Charlotte, North Carolina. She presented a paper titled, "As a Living Part of Our Community: Sharing the Past with the Public through CRM.” Carol's paper focuses on the cultural resource management industry. The industry has conducted federal and state mandated archaeological and historical investigations since the 1966 National Historical Protection Act, yet the industry has not always shared with the public the information it finds. The paper explores the challenges of presenting archaeology to the public and offers ideas for breaking the boundaries that often exist between archaeological research and public interpretation.

Naval Air Station Pensacola Exhibit - October 27, 2008

The History Workshop produced a traveling exhibit about the history of NAS Pensacola and naval aviation. Viewers can learn about the history of aviation, starting with the Wright brothers. The exhibit then discusses how aviation was used in war, and how military uses for aviation were developed at Pensacola.

North Augusta Greeneway Outdoor Panels - October 22, 2008

We installed six panels along the North Augusta Greeneway. The panels tell trail visitors about the area’s rich history and many uses, from a crossroads for Native American travelers to an industrial district with one of the earliest pottery factories. We also created a corresponding Web site, which contains interactive learning experiences, podcasts, and lesson plans.

Visit the Web site at http://www.northaugustaheritage.org/.

Southeastern Museums Conference Presentation - October 16, 2008

The History Workshop attended the Southeastern Museums Conference, October 14 to 18 in Birmingham, Alabama. In addition to our booth at the conference, we hosted a session, titled “Working with Museum Consultants."

Sweetgrass Pavilion Design Build - September 10, 2008

The History Workshop is working with the new Sweetgrass Pavilion to create a exhibit and visual identity for its new space in Charleston at Waterfront Park. The exhibit—which will include artifact displays, interpretive panels, outdoor panels, and a video presentation—will discuss the 300 year old tradition of basket making, which still thrives today in the Charleston area.

Cherokee County History and Art Museum Exhibit Installed - May 15, 2008

Visit the Cherokee County History and Art Museum Exhibit in Gaffney, South Carolina, to learn about Gaffney's evolution as an American town. The exhibit details the history of this area of South Carolina, from Native American prehistory, through the Revolutionary War to the Industrial Revolution. Other topics include geology, mining, and the area’s role in promoting the sport of stock car racing.

Charleston Heritage Federation Installed - April 8, 2008

Go by the Charleston Visitor's Center to view the Charleston Heritage Federation exhibit. The exhibit describes the Charleston Heritage Federation and its historic plantations, homes and places, as well as the Federation’s Passport system, which provides discounted entry to many attractions throughout Charleston.

The Edward and Garland Dickey Hall of Sports History Exhibit Installed - January 19, 2008

Learn about Berry College's sports legends at the exhibit we recently installed in one of the newest buildings on campus. The exhibit tells the story of sports at Berry, which students helped to develop from intramural games to a national championship winning program.

Old Slave Mart Museum - October 31, 2007

The History Workshop worked with the City of Charleston to develop a display space for a new exhibit on the second floor of the Old Slave Mart Museum. After the museum acquired a new collection of objects, they decided to expand their exhibit space to the second floor of the museum. The History Workshop helped the museum develop the display space for the new collection as well as for the panel exhibit called "Lest We Forget." The new space maintains a cohesive look with existing first floor exhibits, and is currently open to the public.

Ellis Square History Project - August 4, 2007

The History Workshop has been selected to work with the City of Savannah to document and record the history of Ellis Square. One of the original squares laid out by General James Oglethorpe, Ellis Square has played a pivotal and often controversial role in Savannah's history. It served as the city market until the early 1950's, when the historic building was demolished; a parking garage was constructed in its place. Today the city is restoring the square as a public park. The History Workshop's research will culminate in the production of a 20-minute documentary to be shown at the square's visitors' center, as well as tools and materials for education and outreach to be used by the City and members of the community.

Charleston City Hall Installed - June 26, 2007

The History Workshop completed installation of new exhibits at Charleston's City Hall. The new exhibits present an overview of the history and architecture of City Hall, as well as the unique archaeological excavations conducted inside the building during the renovations. These investigations revealed the foundation of Charleston's first meat market, built in 1739. The completed exhibits include interpretive panels, display cases, and a video slideshow.

Berry College Exhibit - April 3, 2007

The History Workshop has been chosen to develop and design an exhibit for Berry College in Rome, Georgia. Berry is recognized as one of the outstanding comprehensive colleges in the South. The 26,000 acre campus is one of the world's largest and offers a unique environment consisting of fields, forest, and lakes. The exhibit will interpret the college's sporting history. The History Workshop's exhibit will chronicle the unique path that this sporting program followed to ultimately obtain success.