THC provides educational material to County HIstorical Commissions (CHC) throughout the year, most of which is provided free of charge on this website or via email.
CHC Outreach Program staff write articles for THC's quarterly magazine--The Medallion--which features history- and preservation-related efforts across the state. A sampling of those articles are provided below. CHC Outreach staff also offers recommendations through the CHC email listserv that address organizational best practices, as well as, constructive preservation pursuits. An archive of recent listserv posts is provided here.
CHC Basics--Responsibilities and services provided
- Homework for CHC Appointees
- Responsibilities of CHC Chairs
- Requesting Help from THC
- Fielding Questions about Archeology
Preservation Tools--Preserve and protect historic resources
- Cultural and Historic Resource Surveys
- Historical Markers and Designations
- National Register of Historic Places Designations
- State Antiquities Landmarks
- Historic Bridges
- Rosenwald Schools
CHC Challenges--Organizational Issues and Improvement
- Calculations Associated with CHC Service
- Cultivate Support in Tough Economic Times
- Doing More with Less
- Determining CHC volunteer hours
- What to consider when providing local preservation events
- Planning for the Future
- Effective Event Photography
Working with Others--Communication and relationships
- Planning CHC Regional Meetings
- Initiating Discussions that Educate and Influence
- CHCs Provide Opportunities to Educate and Influence
- How to deal with difficult people
- Celebrate with Fun Family Events
- Pursuing partnerships with colleges and universities
- Expanding CHC Partnerships series main page
- CHC Youth Outreach series
CHC Profiles--Information on high-performing CHCs
- Compelling Stories Will Promote Your CHC’s Work
- CHC Historic Rehabilitation Program
- CHCs Educate Decision-Makers
Visit the CHC Publications page.
Visit the CHC Outreach main page.
