Public history, as a field that often operates outside traditional academic settings, has been
significantly shaped by women’s efforts to document their own pasts. This panel highlights
the role of women as keepers and interpreters of history. Panelists explain how public
historians are transforming, interpreting, and democratizing archival materials for broader
audiences. They also discuss their professional journeys as women in the field and the
specific challenges of ensuring that women’s stories are not merely included but central in
museum exhibits and public memorials.
Featured Panelists: Dr. JoCora Moore of Elizabeth City State Univeristy, Natalie Rodriguez of the NC African American Heritage Commission, Khadijah McNair of the NC African American Heritage Commission, Rebecca Stubs of the State Archives of NC