The final museum I visited while in DC was the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM). The Museum does an excellent job of approaching a difficult subject in a meaningful and respectful manner. The exhibitions are well contextualized and cover the Nazi rise to power, the final solution, response to the Holocaust, and contemporary forms … Continue reading Health Support and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Culturally Sensitive Heritage: A Case for Health Support
Many heritage institutions broach topics and themes that have the potential to be emotionally difficult for visitors. The holocaust, wars, slavery, residential schools, and numerous other topics are addressed by heritage organizations across the world. Physical displays, archival records, and digital material all have the potential to be triggering - especially if the topic being … Continue reading Culturally Sensitive Heritage: A Case for Health Support