Learning from the past to help shape the future

with Elizabeth Kelley Kerstens of the Plymouth Historical Museum

From addressing key social issues to transforming how we see the future; museums have the power to reflect and shape our society. Elizabeth Kelley Kerstens, Executive Director of the Plymouth Historical Museum joins host Laurel Hess to talk about the importance of passing down knowledge.

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Feb 02, 2022

Hosted by: Laurel Hess
Produced by: Heartland Newsmakers Team
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