Opinion
In 2026, Democracy Needs Museums
As the United States marks its 250th, institutions must resist the pull to simply commemorate and instead communicate the relevance of history.
Ken Weine is the Senior Vice President & Chief Content Officer at The New York Historical. Trained as a community organizer & lawyer, he was previously the Chief Communications Officer at The Metropolitan Museum of Art & The New York Public Library.
Opinion
As the United States marks its 250th, institutions must resist the pull to simply commemorate and instead communicate the relevance of history.
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At the New York Historical, our virtual wish wall for the nation’s anniversary faced unexpected political challenges.