Abstract
Ethnic minorities in the US are often thought of within the confines of a stereotype. How does this impact the narratives museums perpetuate about monuments built to celebrate their culture and existence? The question is asked of the Nationality and Heritage Rooms, 31 cultural monuments built by immigrant communities in Pittsburgh over nearly 100 years. In collaboration with undergraduate student groups, this practice-based research focuses on the development of a new interpretive model for the spaces to expand and specify the stories shared during visitor engagement.
Presenters
Meg WilliamsAssociate Director, Nationality and Heritage Rooms, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
KEYWORDS
Knowledge Framework, Interpretation, Student Research, Heritage, Immigrant Communities, Monuments
