Contributed by: Priscilla Brendler
Organization: Greater Hudson Heritage Network
Dated Posted: May 12, 2026
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Revolutionary Roundtables is a five-part, half-day workshop series designed to help museum and historic site professionals strengthen interpretation, visitor experience, and public engagement. Through participatory exercises, site-based exploration, and collaborative problem-solving, each session offers practical tools for improving how collections and historic spaces are presented and experienced. Timed to coincide with the nation’s 250th anniversary, the series invites participants to experiment with new approaches to storytelling, digital tools, collaboration, and flexible interpretation while remaining grounded in the real-world constraints and opportunities facing collecting institutions today. Participants will leave with fresh ideas, strategies, and actionable plans they can implement at their own sites.

Workshop #3: Digital Tools for Interpretation

Thursday, May 14
Thomas Cole National Historic Site, Catskill, New York
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
This workshop explores how digital and low-tech tools can be used thoughtfully to enhance interpretation without overshadowing historic spaces or collections. Participants will examine examples of digital interpretation—including projection, interactive media, and mobile-friendly approaches—and discuss how technology can support storytelling, broaden access, and invite participation. Hands-on prototyping activities will guide attendees in developing realistic, scalable ideas suited to institutions of varying sizes and resources. The session emphasizes intentional use of tools in the service of interpretation, rather than technology for its own sake.

$20 for GHHN Members
$25 for NonMembers

To register: https://greaterhudson.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/greaterhudson/eventRegistration.jsp?event=51&