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ORCID
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4822-3185
Access Type
Open Access Thesis
Document Type
thesis
Degree Program
History
Degree Type
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Year Degree Awarded
2022
Month Degree Awarded
May
Abstract
Community engagement and relevance are topics prominently discussed in the museum field. Conversations about public history and social justice, however, are less common. Combining these two ideas and thinking broadly about how museums, particularly historic houses, can stay relevant in their community by adopting a community-centered mission, this thesis uses Casey Farm as a case study. By conducting interviews with the site managers and market manager alongside surveying market vendors and visitors, this thesis compares the museum’s perspective of their relevance with the lived experiences of visitors. Ultimately arguing that historic houses should prioritize community interests when creating programming to retain audiences to the museum. Studying how Casey Farm partners with Coastal Growers’ Market to increase community relevance by aligning with the goals of the Food Movement, this example can encourage other historic house museums to use the resources at their site and seek out possible partnerships in their community.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.7275/28685286
First Advisor
Samuel Redman
Second Advisor
Emily Hamilton
Recommended Citation
Smith, Allison L., "Historic Houses and the Food Movement: Casey Farm and Coastal Growers' Market" (2022). Masters Theses. 1221.
https://doi.org/10.7275/28685286
https://scholarworks.umass.edu/masters_theses_2/1221