Technical Help: Interpretation

General

• National Park Service Interpretive Development Program

Costumed interpreters

• John Steinle, All That Work: A Living History Program 

Evaluation

• Evaluating Interpretation

Exhibits

• Kenneth DeRoux, Exhibit Labels: Some basic guidelines for small museums 
• Raymond F. Schuck, Exhibit Planning in a Small Museum 
• Smithsonian Institution: Guide to Accessible Exhibition Design 
• John Veverka, Tips and Concepts for Planning a Truly "Interpretive" Exhibit 

Historical markers

• Interpretive Signage: Principals and Practice
• Creating Outdoor Trail Signage, part 1: project planning, development and design
• Creating Outdoor Trail Signage, part 2: fabrication and installation

Cleaning historical markers

Minnesota is home to thousands of historical markers, which exist in a wide range of conditions. In this video, MNHS provides information on cleaning these markers and things to consider before starting the process.

History of interpretation profession

• Nuala Lonie, Practice and Profile of Interpretation in Scotland 
• Barry Mackintosh, Interpretation in the National Park Service: A Historical Perspective

Interpretive planning

• James Carter, ed. A Sense of Place: An Interpretive Planning Handbook
• National Park Service Interpretive Development Program 
• Scottish Natural Heritage. Provoke, Relate, Reveal: SNH's Policy Framework for Interpretation

Public programs

• Fred Barrmann, Details, Details: Successful Public Programming 
• Jane Goydos, Planning and Producing Community Celebrations and Special Events 
• John Veverka, Planning Interpretive Walking Tours for communities and related historic districts

Publishing

• Stephen Paschen, Press for Success: Should Your Historical Society Publish Books? Part I 
• Stephen Paschen, Press for Success: Should Your Historical Society Publish Books? Part II 

Women's history

• National Park Service, Exploring a Common Past: Interpreting Women's History in the National Park Service 
• National Park Service, Cultural Resources Management: Placing Women in the Past