Treasures at the Museum: October 2011

Welcome! Here is where you can get all updates, event schedules, and news about the children’s book Treasures at the Museum by Ms. Deborra Richardson, Chair and Chief Archivist for the Smithsonian National Museum of American History’s Archives Center. Treasures at the Museum is to be released September 2011 but here you can learn more about the book, the author, and more excitingly, before anyone else! This blog is being built so it is interactive and has something to offer for everyone including educators and professionals, parents, and even children. Take a look around, learn and explore, and have fun!

For more information, see the website of the publisher, The Elevator Group, at www.TheElevatorGroup.com. And visit Treasures at the Museum publishing site at http://www.theelevatorgroup.com/id40.html

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Speaking at the Museum, Nov. 1, 2011

Ms. Richardson will be presenting on her title Treasures at the Museum this Tuesday, November 1st beginning at 4 PM. The presentation will be held in the East Conference Room at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, located between 12th and 14th Streets, Constitution Avenue and the National Mall. Non- Smithsonian affiliated attendees will need to be escorted to the space. Please contact the Archives Center reference desk at 202-633-3270 for more information. Ask for David Haberstich, colloquium coordinator; Ms. Richardson. If neither is available, ask the person on the reference desk for assistance.

Message From The Author:

Hello everyone and welcome to the TAM blog!

I have worked in archives, libraries and museums for several years now, which is surprising to me. Why? Because when I was a student, history was far from my favorite subject. I have often wanted to share my new excitement about history, with young folks such as you, so that you can look at history differently from the way you do at school. As my colleagues and I agree, history can be fun.

I wrote TAM to reach the children in my life and to share with them the work that my colleagues and I do. I invite you to begin explore the wonderful and exciting treasures that can be found in archives, libraries, and museums through this site.