The Westport Historical Society (WHS) announced today it received three bronze level certificates from the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) for it participation in the Standards and Excellence Program for History Organizations (StEPs-CT) program.
StEPs is a self-study, two-year training program encouraging national standards for history organizations. WHS received these awards in the areas of management, audience and mission, and vision and governance, according to Barbara Peck, assistant director.
Statewide, there are 23 municipal history organizations in StEPs run under the auspices of the Connecticut League of History Organizations and the Connecticut Humanities.
“This program is a wonderful opportunity for WHS to grow and expand, with access to resources and a team of professionals,” said Susan Gold, WHS executive director.
“Monthly meetings allow for ongoing conversations with other history organizations experiencing the same challenges we face.”
For further information, visit http://www.westporthistory.org.
