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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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