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Local History Services

The Local History Services department is staffed by people who have worked in small organizations and understand the challenges and opportunities local historical organizations face. We assist local historical societies, museums, libraries, archives, genealogy groups and preservation groups to promote Indiana’s history statewide.

For more information on Local History Services, please visit their homepage.

For LHS inquiries, please email localhistoryservices@indianahistory.org

Workshops

Fundraising Basics - Bristol

Elkhart County Historical Museum
304 W. Vistula St., Bristol, IN

Monday, May 6, 2019
9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Free program (lunch on your own)

Fundraising can be intimidating for many organizations, but does not have to be. This workshop offers and introduction to the principles of fundraising. We will discuss the development cycle, and how it applies to local history organizations. We will also explore how to build a case for support using your organization’s story to attract new donors, retain current donors and secure larger donations. A Heritage Support Grants workshop. Addresses AASLH StEPs Standards MGMT 1 and 2. LEU credits available.

Enliven Your Exhibits

Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center
450 West Ohio St., Indianapolis, IN
Monday, May 13, 2019
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

$20, $15 IHS Members, $10 Local History Partners (lunch on your own)

Spend the day learning about the art of exhibit writing and how to apply the principles of design to your museum exhibits, as well as practical applications and techniques from wall graphics to exhibit mounts. Addresses AASLH StEPs Standards INT 6, 7 and 8. LEU credits available.

Visit the LHS workshops page for more detailed information

Museum Boot Camp - Peru

Grissom Air Museum
1000 W. Hoosier Blvd., Peru, IN

Monday, June 10, 2019
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
$30, $25 IHS Members, $20 Local History Partners (lunch included)

Whether you're a new museum trainee or a seasoned veteran, this Boot Camp is for you! Spend a day in intensive basic training focused on four branches of museum fundamentals: management; collections; audience; and fundraising. You'll leave with an arsenal of resources for your museum operations.

We'll cover:
*Operational and long-range planning
*Collection practices, policies and preservation
*Creating exhibits that engage your community
*Developing a basic fundraising plan

Boot Camps will be held in four locations (each Boot Camp will cover the same topics). Addresses StEPs standards MVG 1 and 2; COLL 1, 2, and 5; AUD 1, 2 and 5; and MGMT 1, 2 and 9. LEU credits available.

Look for in-depth workshops on these topics coming this fall.

So This Box Comes in...

Switzerland County Historical Society,
208 E. Market St., Vevay, IN

Monday, June 17, 2019
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: $20, $15 IHS members, $10 Local History Partners (lunch on your own)

Learn the steps in processing incoming donations to your museum from the time they show up on your doorstep until you’re ready to store them. The workshop will give the tools you need to answer the questions: should you accept the items? How do you document the donation? How do you process and catalogue the items? What are good storage solutions? Addresses AASLH StEPs Standards COLL 1 and 2. LEU credits available.
Register by June 13
Visit the LHS workshops page for more detailed information