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Technical Help: Interpretation
General
- National Park Service Interpretive Development Program
Costumed interpreters
- John Steinle, All That Work: A Living History Program
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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