Making History in the Parks: The Intersection of Scholarship and Stewardship explores how the National Park Service integrates—or sometimes overlooks—historical scholarship in the stewardship of cultural and natural resources. Payne examines the successes and shortcomings of these efforts, highlighting the vital role that public historians play in shaping how we understand, preserve, and engage with our shared past. By connecting academic history with real-world applications, this talk underscores the promise and complexity of managing parks that aim to serve both present and future generations.
February 13, 4:30-6:00 p.m. | Brian J. Doyle Auditorium
Sarah R. Payne, PhD, is an Associate Professor of History at Colorado State University, Fort Collins, and the incoming Director of CSU’s Public & Environmental History Center. Her research focuses on U.S. environmental history, gender history, and public history, with a particular interest in connecting historical scholarship to contemporary resource management and public engagement
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