The Heritage Resource Center



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	The Heritage Resource Center is a program of the Connecticut Humanities Council and is made possible in part with major support from the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism. Additional support is provided by: The State of Connecticut The National Endowment for the Humanities The Maximilian E. & Marion O. Hoffman Foundation

Welcome to the Connecticut Humanities Council’s Heritage Resource Center!

Successful cultural institutions have always kept up with and adhered to best practices. In today’s economic crisis, doing so is no longer optional—it is essential for survival.

Here you will find the content, ideas, and results to help you adapt and respond to the unprecedented challenges facing organizations of all sizes.

Explore any of our eight subject categories to see a list of “must reads”—the first stop for any new user. Then, dig deeper and check out the Community Center—the place where you can learn about the most recent findings and happenings impacting the heritage field today.


Ensure that a visit to your museum is a positive one that keeps the public coming back for more. Learn More...	Stay current in today’s ever changing technological world and learn to integrate appropriate resources into your museum’s operations. Learn More...	Look here for tips and resources to help you craft your message—and ensure that it is heard by your audience. Learn More...


Maximize your staff’s potential, recruit and train an effective board, and keep your institution focused on its mission with these readings and tools. Learn More...	Weather today’s difficult economic storm and thrive by learning how to plan strategically, create better budgets, and master the new IRS tax forms. Learn More...	Learn how to better store, conserve, exhibit, and interpret your collections to the public. Learn More...


Stay up to date with curriculum frameworks, current learning theories, and tips on how to engage young visitors. Learn More...
	Increase your revenue with these tips and information on running successful programs. Learn More...	Want to know more about any of these topics? Visit the HRC Community Center to dig deeper and see all HRC resources. Learn More...

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