An Accessible Past : Making Historic Sites Accessible Hardback
Edited by Heather Pressman
Part of the American Association for State and Local History series
Hardback
Description
An Accessible Past helps historic sites overcome barriers to accessibility by clarifying what historic sites must do in order to be legally compliant; in addition, this edited volume provides case studies of creative ways visitors can engage with the museum while retaining the historic integrity of the places and spaces in question.
This book will help readers think outside the box when it comes to accessibility at historic sites, regardless of their size or budget. This book is for practitioners and students in the fields of public history and museum studies.
Offers practical and low-cost ideas for increasing accessibility at historic sites, while retaining the historic integrity of the places and spaces in question. Provides an overview of legal obligations and ideas for making historic sites accessible. Demonstrates how, by being more accessible, historic sites and museums will be able to invite new audiences to their locations, strengthening the sustainability of these organizations and promoting the relevancy of history to more visitors than in the past.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:292 pages
- Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield
- Publication Date:15/11/2023
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- ISBN:9781538168257
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Only a few left - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:292 pages
- Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield
- Publication Date:15/11/2023
- Category:
- ISBN:9781538168257
