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Interpretation

Interpretive Plans &
Script Writing

I specialize in the planning, research, curation and script writing of exhibits and interpretation for historic sites and house museums.  I enjoy the challenge of taking small spaces and untold stories and bringing them to life.

Education

Programs, Tours &
Commemorative Planning

Your interpretive programs need special planning, marketing and execution to be a success. In addition to city-wide celebrations, such as the DC War of 1812 Bicentennial, I have experience creating quality K-12, homeschool and scout programs.  I’d love to help you reach your program goals

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Administration

Collections &
Strategic Planning

Museums are constantly evolving, and strategic and collections plan serve as the train tracks that keep your institution moving towards its mission. I’ve brought together staff, boards and the public to build consensus and produce plans that create measurable results.

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Sarah was everything you’d want in a consultant. Responsive, thoughtful, receptive, up to date on current thinking, and she does all of this with good cheer and without missing a single deadline.
Allison Weiss
Executive Director, Sandy Spring Museum
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Sarah demonstrated a commitment to thorough and accurate historical research and writing, while representing Dumbarton House professionally with our regional partners and the public. A skilled project manager, Sarah engages equally well with skilled volunteers, tourists, and school children.
Karen Daly
President, Stratford Hall
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Our interest in the Green family and Mansion House during the Civil War was initially sparked by an excellent article Sarah wrote as curator of Carlyle House. Her extensive research and enthusiastic support proved invaluable in helping us develop what eventually became the PBS series, “Mercy Street.”
Lisa Wolfinger
Executive Producer, “Mercy Street”
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Sarah led many important projects at Carlyle House, including the exhibit ‘Sewn Together,’ the recreation of two period gowns, and the restoration of John Carlyle’s Bible. Her professionalism, organization and knowledge ensured wonderful finished projects that the entire team of staff, donors and volunteers could be proud of.
Mary Ruth Coleman
Director, Carlyle House

About Me

I am a museum professional with twenty years of proven experience creating engaging cultural experiences.  I love to bring staff, board members and volunteers together to transform museums and historic sites into places where the public can encounter the past. My work includes events, interpretive plans, exhibit scripts, collection plans and more.  

I would love to talk to you about my passion and how we can work together to make historic sites and history museums matter in today’s world.

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