# Event Details - **Event Name**: Public History in a Divided Nation: Promise and Pitfalls of Interpretation - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 01:30 pm - **Event Description**: This will examine concepts of neutrality, authority, and activism and the obligations of the public historian in a time of political divideAbout this EventThis talk will center on the concepts of neutrality, authority, and activism, three ideas central to wrestling with the nature of public history and the obligations of the public historian in a time of political divide. It will explore how the nature of the historical project, arguably subjective, already political, and always partial, potentially weakens the claims of historians looking to bring marginalized histories into public focus.Dr Laura Schiavo is Associate Professor of Museum Studies and Deputy Director of the Corcoran School of the Arts & Design at George Washington University. Her current research looks at the contemporary work of US museums in the field of civic engagement and the historic roots of that commitment. She has been published in the areas of visual culture, museums and diversity, and museums and identity, as well as contributing book and exhibition reviews to national publications. Professor Schiavo is currently working on an initiative to address the vital issue of the role of Museum Studies programs in the lack of racial, ethnic, and socio-economic diversity in the museum profession. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/belfast/public-history-in-a-divided-nation-promise-and-pitfalls-of-interpretation/100001981564274086 - **Event Categories**: sports, exhibitions, nonprofit, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Belfast - **state**: NI - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: HAPP Seminar Room (27UQ/01/003), 27 University Square, Queen's University Belfast - **lat**: 54.5853371 - **long**: -5.932690900000001 - **full address**: HAPP Seminar Room (27UQ/01/003), 27 University Square, Queen's University Belfast, 27 University Square, Belfast, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Public History in a Divided Nation: Promise and Pitfalls of Interpretation - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/67a3bfaeac8d7537c909b78e27a0e703ee45802a2b1fe3beef1ed200a2fcaf56-rimg-w1200-h1344-dca7a08e-gmir.jpg?v=1769430693 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Public History in a Divided Nation: Promise and Pitfalls of Interpretation being held? - **A:** Public History in a Divided Nation: Promise and Pitfalls of Interpretation takes place on Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 01:30 pm at HAPP Seminar Room (27UQ/01/003), 27 University Square, Queen's University Belfast, 27 University Square, Belfast, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Public History in a Divided Nation: Promise and Pitfalls of Interpretation? - **A:** Public History in a Divided Nation: Promise and Pitfalls of Interpretation is organized by Centre for Public History, Queen's University Belfast. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Public History in a Divided Nation: Promise and Pitfalls of Interpretation is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Belfast, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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