2024

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2020

Click here to learn more about whaling, museums, and world’s fairs

2013

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Chapter: “The Winter Solstice and other Celebrations of the Season” 2020

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Museum Exhibit, Filson Historical Society, November 2022-March, 2023

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Project Historian — History of Philanthropy, National Museum of American History, 2014-2016

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Dr. Gifford is a public historian who focuses on American popular and visual culture, as well as museums in American culture. He received his PhD from George Mason University in 2011. Daniel Gifford's career spans both academia and public history, including several years with the Smithsonian Institution. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Filson Historical Society in Louisville, Kentucky. For a complete bio, visit About.