johnesmithiii (50)in #explore1918 • 7 years agoFunding FailureFor nearly four months the @Phillyhistory team has consistently published content on this innovative platform in hopes…johnesmithiii (50)in #history • 7 years agoArtifacts and Collections PreservationThroughout the semester, the @PhillyHistory team has focused on the general health of Philadelphia’s cultural…johnesmithiii (50)in #collaboration • 7 years ago"Build Capabilities Not Projects"The Wyncote Foundation’s 2014 report, Link, Link, Share, outlines strategies on how cultural institutions can use…johnesmithiii (50)in #history • 7 years agoNew Hiring Practices for History InstitutionsRecently, I have made it a habit to regularly explore online job banks in hopes of minimizing the post-graduation…johnesmithiii (50)in #history • 7 years agoThe Society Prepares for the Twenty-First CenturyThe Historical Society of Pennsylvania is a treasure chest. The key to that treasure chest will be our clarity of…johnesmithiii (50)in #loi2018 • 7 years agoFunding a Mobile Museum: The Philadelphia Public History TruckA $10,000 grant from the Philadelphia History Initiative (@PhillyHistory) would support the Philadelphia Public…johnesmithiii (50)in #explore1918 • 7 years agoCollecting Philadelphia's Local History: An On-The-Ground ApproachPhiladelphia is a city known for its rich history and iconic symbols like the Liberty Bell, Rocky, and the Love…johnesmithiii (50)in #explore1918 • 7 years agoPoor Richard's AlmanacBetween 1732 and 1758, Benjamin Franklin edited one of the most popular publications in colonial America titled Poor…johnesmithiii (50)in #museums • 7 years agoPhiladelphia's History Sector: Consolidate or Allocate?A common theme over the past couple of weeks has been the state of Philadelphia’s cultural sector and nonprofits. Many…johnesmithiii (50)in #explore1918 • 7 years agoAll about strategic planningThis week, the class (@phillyhistory) is looking at strategic planning and how institutions prepare for change. In…johnesmithiii (50)in #photography • 7 years agoPhiladelphia Artist on the FrontlinesIn February 1918, the U.S. Army commissioned eight artists to travel with the American Expeditionary Forces and…johnesmithiii (50)in #cryptocurrency • 7 years agoSelling Steemit to NonprofitsThis week, @phillyhistroy asked my classmates and I to reflect on two loaded questions— What's broken in the cultural…johnesmithiii (50)in #culture • 7 years agoHow do we remember 1918?On December 2, 1918, President Woodrow Wilson delivered his State of the Union address to a joint session of the…johnesmithiii (50)in #explore1918 • 7 years agoSadie Tanner Mossell Alexander, Class of 1918Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander (1898-1989) accomplished many firsts throughout her celebrated life. In 1919, Delta…johnesmithiii (50)in #explore1918 • 7 years agoAmazonHQ2 Coming to Philly? Lessons from the Eastwick ExperienceIn 2018, Amazon will announce the location for its second headquarters—an estimated $5 billion project expected to…johnesmithiii (50)in #explore1918 • 7 years ago1918: A Transformative Year for PhiladelphiaIn 1918, the world was at war. While American doughboys fought in the trenches of Europe, the homefront experienced…johnesmithiii (50)in #explore1918 • 7 years ago1918: The Curse of the Bambino!Hello, Steemit world! My name is John Smith (yes, I know), and I’m extremely excited to join your community! I study…
