I took a Public History course last year and it was one of the best classes that I have ever taken, especially coming from an anthropology background. I felt like public history hit the topics I wanted to learn about more than anthropology considering most of my interest has been in museums, historical houses, and interpretation.
I was wondering if anyone on here could recommend me some public history books (double points if it deals with California) because my current thesis could use a historical aspect. Thank you!
I graduated with a Master's in Public History. I would argue that the three books you might really need is Freeman Tilden's Interpreting our Heritage, David Rosenthal's The Past is a Foreign Country, and Exhibit Labels by Beverly Serrell. There is also Younghan's Historic House Museums as well. I'll be happy to help anymore I can!