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The Not Old - Better Show
Paul Vogelzang
Behind Closed Doors: Why Historic House Museums Are Rewriting the Story of America's Past": America 250
42 minutes Posted May 11, 2026 at 2:08 pm.
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Behind Closed Doors: Why Historic House Museums Are Rewriting the Story of America's Past: America 250

The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series

We don't just inherit history—we decide how it's told.

🏠 In this episode, Smithsonian Associate Ken Turino shares why historic house museums are at a turning point.

These aren't just preserved spaces. They're places where real lives—complicated, human, unfinished—still speak.

What happens when we stop admiring the furniture
 and start listening to the stories?

For those of us thinking about legacy, community, and meaning—this conversation hits deeper than expected.

For more information, please check out the Smithsonian Associates website:  https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/programs/historic-house-museums

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