Melissa Houston

Mama of three boys seeking museums to torture with the presence of my wild children. Director of Education at @KeelerTavern. Views and opinions are my own.

[Margaret Middleton @magmidd]

Here is a content warning I saw at the Women in Revolt exhibit at Tate Britain. Posted at the entrance, it sets a tone and helps visitors prepare for their experience. If they decide the exhibit is not for them, they can skip it entirely.

[Melissa Houston @musingmuseum]

It's been a week. But! We had over 50 people come to our family event! It's been my highlight. A well scaffolded event able to handle teens to toddlers. ❤️ #museumed

[Melissa Houston @musingmuseum]

Visited the New England Air Museum - lots of information throughout the museum about innovation by teens. Great opportunity to make a youth friendly tour! (Families would like it too!) #teensinmuseums #museumed

[Melissa Houston @musingmuseum]

Hey #museumedchat et al, anyone working with the National Park Service right now and willing to chat with a student about your work? #museumed

[Teach It @TeachIt_CT]

Teachers, how do you teach your students about Connecticut's tribal nations? Meant to be used all year long, check out this activity from @Akomawt for high schoolers!
Activity: https://t.co/PZ62M4LzSg

[Melissa Houston @musingmuseum]

View from my hotel for @NEMAnet conference had an interesting view! Looks almost fake out there... #NEMA2023

[American Association for State and Local History @AASLH]

URGENT: Please contact Congress today to save funding for the @NEHgov. Today, the House of Representatives will consider an amendment to the FY 2024 Interior Appropriations bill that would eliminate funding for the NEH. Contact Congress at https://t.co/WG0SSVDhfg.

[Melissa Houston @musingmuseum]

Another day in the tavern.... #museumed #keelertavernmuseum

[Melissa Houston @musingmuseum]

The #HandsOnHistory exhibit this year was titled "Living of the Land" and explored farming in Ridgefield during the "Little Ice Age". Our preschool visitors made mini corn husk dolls and dried apple garlands! #museumed #museumliteracy

[Melissa Houston @musingmuseum]

Great to hear! We're developing a tour that includes immigrant stories - appreciate any tips and ideas.

[NAFC @NewtownAllies]

A community discussion on identifying, reporting and preventing #HateCrimes is scheduled for Oct. 25th at Newtown Community Center, Newtown CT. Register here:

https://t.co/GFDOcOcrL4

[Melissa Houston @musingmuseum]

@heyshaelyn Whatcha got in mind?

[Melissa Houston @musingmuseum]

19 years ago I stepped into my first teaching job. Fresh out of college, I wore a skirt suit so I looked older than my students..... Still an educator, just not in a classroom anymore! #museumed

[Melissa Houston @musingmuseum]

That those of us who had certifications higher than Initial could keep it with CEUs or some such thing rather than lose it. I'm still an educator just not in a classroom and I value my certification!

[Connecticut Education Association (CEA) @ceanews]

Teacher certification in Connecticut hasn’t seen major changes since the 1990s, but that’s about to change. Please share your feedback. https://t.co/WVXDGiumYh

[Melissa Houston @musingmuseum]

Do you ever take exhibit notes on your photos? I find it especially helpful for dimensions because I can't remember a number to save my life! #museumed

[Melissa Houston @musingmuseum]

This has potential.....! @NEMAnet @CTLHO

[Melissa Houston @musingmuseum]

@The_Museum_Guy @AASLH Sustainability! How can small museums build policies and procedures that support the staff and make working at them a viable, sustainable career choice. How do you find the sweet spot of operating within your means, so to speak, and still finding growth? Museum and staff.

[Melissa Houston @musingmuseum]

Pick up this great book written by a great friend! Her second novel comes out this winter and I can't wait!

[Tordotcom Publishing @TorDotComPub]

"At the time of her disappearance at age fifty-four, Ula Frost was already a mystery."

Self-Portrait With Nothing by @AimeePokwatka is now available in paperback!

[SUE the T. rex @SUEtheTrex]

IT'S UNEARTH DAY, MAMMALS! I WAS DISCOVERED IN THE GROUND 33 YEARS AGO TODAY.

CELEBRATE BY COLLUDING WITH LOCAL BIRDS.

START A FEUD WITH A RESPECTABLE INSTITUTION.

EAT RAW MEAT IN A WAY THAT CAN ONLY BE DESCRIBED AS "EXCESSIVE."

[Melissa Houston @musingmuseum]

@eavanod @womnknowhistory They look so sweet! Love the outdoor hutch too.