"We must deliver content about the 250th anniversary of our nation and its democracy that is thoughtful and comprehensive. We must make access to museums within reach of all Americans. And finally, museums must issue a challenge to the communities we serve: It's time to know your nation's history, if for no other reason than that it is our only path to building a more perfect union."
"At The New York Historical, as part of our programming to mark the 250th, we commissioned a poll to better understand how museums can leverage the trust they inspire to address the national frustration. Administered by Lincoln Park Strategies, it surveyed more than 2,000 US residents (with 43% identifying as moderate, 26% "liberal" or "very liberal," and 28% "conservative" or "very conservative")."
Museums should resist mere commemoration and instead present thoughtful, comprehensive content that connects history to present civic challenges. Museums must expand access so all Americans can engage with national history. Museums should challenge communities to learn the nation's history as a path toward a more perfect union. Museums rank highly in public trust, above government, media, and many NGOs, positioning them to address civic frustration. A poll commissioned by The New York Historical surveyed over 2,000 U.S. residents to learn how museums can use that trust to engage public sentiment about the nation's upcoming 250th.
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