Exhibiting Holland's Legacy

Presentation Type

Oral and/or Visual Presentation

Presenter Major(s)

History

Mentor Information

Melissa Morison

Department

Classics

Location

Kirkhof Center 2201

Start Date

11-4-2012 2:00 PM

Keywords

Historical Perspectives

Abstract

In times of uncertainty, communities must look to their past in order to understand the foundations upon which they may build a strong future. In an attempt to capture the spirit of a local community's past and present, I have created a museum exhibition plan that highlights important historical events, individuals, and groups that influenced the traditions of present day Holland, Michigan. The exhibition (planned specifically for the Holland Museum) provides a comprehensive experience for visitors, with the goal of sparking community interest in local history and promoting community programs through the shared understanding of Holland's legacy. Technical aspects addressed are the use of the gallery space(s) based on entrances, exits, and other permanent features; the lighting plan; the placement of objects vis-a-vis content, lines of sight, and spatial flow; and the interpretation of a broad range of historical objects in the museum's collection.

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Apr 11th, 2:00 PM

Exhibiting Holland's Legacy

Kirkhof Center 2201

In times of uncertainty, communities must look to their past in order to understand the foundations upon which they may build a strong future. In an attempt to capture the spirit of a local community's past and present, I have created a museum exhibition plan that highlights important historical events, individuals, and groups that influenced the traditions of present day Holland, Michigan. The exhibition (planned specifically for the Holland Museum) provides a comprehensive experience for visitors, with the goal of sparking community interest in local history and promoting community programs through the shared understanding of Holland's legacy. Technical aspects addressed are the use of the gallery space(s) based on entrances, exits, and other permanent features; the lighting plan; the placement of objects vis-a-vis content, lines of sight, and spatial flow; and the interpretation of a broad range of historical objects in the museum's collection.