It was pleasing to hear and see the reception my book received at the statewide preservation conference hosted by the SC Dept. of Archives and History in Columbia.
I saw old friends and made new ones and received praise for my book – read more about it here.
Several told me they’d use a similar approach on historic places in their community, which is one of the messages of my book as described throughout the content and in the how-to guide at the book’s conclusion.
Friends at the Conference included Brad Sauls, Elizabeth Johnson, and Craig Bennett, each of whom I’ve worked with and all of whom are good folks.
Another friend and colleague at the conference, Donna Foster (in turquoise jacket), carries a fancy title at Archives and History and is an absolute pleasure to work with — well organized, personable, and believes in preservation.
Charmaine Clowney (in polka-dot top) and me. She’s an attorney and is the chairman of the SC African American Heritage Commission. And a new owner of my book.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
George W. McDaniel, Ph.D., is President of McDaniel Consulting, LLC, a strategy firm that helps organizations use history to build bridges within itself and to its broader constituents.
The company’s tag line, “Building Bridges Through History,” is grounded in McDaniel’s personal beliefs and his experience. Rather than using history to divide us, he strives to help organizations use history, especially local history, to enhance cross-cultural understanding.
Dr. McDaniel led volunteer efforts with Emanuel AME Church and historical organizations in Charleston to use historic preservation to enhance racial reconciliation and healing.
McDaniel is also the Executive Director Emeritus of Drayton Hall, a historic site in Charleston, SC, owned by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. He retired from Drayton Hall in 2015 after 25 years of distinguished service.
Reach George McDaniel – a frequent writer, speaker, and facilitator – at gmcdaniel4444@gmail.com or through his website at www.mcdanielconsulting.net.
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McDaniel Consulting LLC is a strategy firm that helps organizations use history to build bridges within itself and its broader constituents.