Collecting Local Stories

Iowa celebrated its 150th anniversary of statehood in 1996. As part of that celebration, some 150 Iowa musicians, craftspeople, storytellers, radio announcers, farmers, cooks, doctors, basketball players, teachers, scholars, and state officials participated in the...

Teachers’ Guide to Local Culture

This guide was written to help educators prepare their students to attend the “Hmong at Heart” exhibit at the Madison children’s museum, but is relevant to those wanting to learn more about Hmong communities or visiting museum exhibits featuring cultural traditions....

Kids’ Guide to Local Culture

This Kids’ Field Guide to Local Culture will help you observe, interview, and understand people. It includes tools and skills for people watching and ways of presenting your research.