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 #5 Pop-Up Exhibits & Public Engagement
Tuesday, October 6
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site, Yonkers, New York
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Designed around experimentation and flexibility, this workshop explores how temporary and mobile interpretation can extend museum storytelling beyond traditional galleries. Participants will work collaboratively to design and prototype low-cost pop-up exhibits and public-facing interventions that can be deployed in outdoor spaces, lobbies, or community settings. The session emphasizes adaptability, audience engagement, and rapid testing of ideas, allowing institutions to respond creatively to current themes or visitor needs. Participants will leave with practical models and a toolkit of approaches for implementing pop-up interpretation at their own sites.

$20 for GHHN Members
$25 for NonMembers

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