Historic house museums are tricky places to manage. You’re not just dealing with the conservation and interpretation of a collection of artifacts within a controlled environment—the whole building is an artifact that has to be maintained and interpreted. This presents some considerable challenges. The Stonewall Jackson House in Lexington, VA is a first-rate example of how to overcome them successfully.
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