Public History and G. Gordon Liddy

SUNY Empire graduate student Randy Welch recently curated the exhibition G. Gordon Liddy: Consequence, Scandal, and the Carceral Landscape of D.C. & Northern Virginia on view at the Lorton Prison Museum. His work helped him to recognize the importance of public history and how it connects institutions with their communities and the value of combining education with the engaging, human side of history to help build those connections. Join him as he explores the ethical considerations involved in interpreting historical events and other insights he has on the Liddy exhibit.

The Lorton Prison Museum featuring the Lucy Burns Gallery at the Workhouse Arts Center is proud to present the fourth season of Learning at Lunch, a series illuminating aspects of the former prison’s 91-year history. Each month, we invite an expert to tackle a topic related to our complicated past. After a brief 30-minute talk, presenters answer audience questions, and all attendees are invited to visit the museum following the program. Table seating provided and attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunch; snacks and beverages available for purchase in the W16 Visitor Center.

Free, no registration required.

Up next in the series:

Podcasting from Prison
Friday, May 15, Noon-1PM