Treasures at the Museum: July 2012

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

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Lamberton Students Find Treasures At The Museum

Forty two 3rd and 4th grade students from the Robert E. Lamberton School in West Philadelphia were treated to a unique experience at the Archives Center at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History on May 24. Archives Center staff rotated the students through four stations, showed students the Famous Amos collection, which was featured in Treasures at the Museum, and an array of scrapbooks of interest to children, picturing how they might create some of their own. Students also visited an exhibit on Mid-20th Century Toys/Create your own story with Interpretive Exhibits Coordinator who had the students participate in a demonstration where they created static electricity and then did some creative drawing.

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Monday, July 9, 2012

Children and the Archives

It's never too soon to introduce your children to archives. When children understand the concepts of archives, they understand history. Grab a copy of Treasures at the Museum and let your child know that he/she is making history everyday!
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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.