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3.6 Best Practice: Telling the Story
Weak partnerships affect the ways that stories are told at historic sites, limiting the development of sound interpretive strategies that effectively engage citizens and visitors. Interpretation is most often addressed almost entirely by operators with the support of third parties and high level oversight of site owners.
3.7 Best Practice: Staffing and Volunteer Strategies
Consistent and appropriate staffing makes all the difference. High staff turnover among owners, operators, and third parties is one of the most cited issues at shared stewardship sites, creating ruptures in the relationship.
3.8 Best Practice: Communicating Your Needs
Strong communication is the key to a positive partnership. When communication is fraught, it can lead to breakdown in other areas of site management.
4.1 Case Study: Clear Roles and Shared Objectives
Glenhyrst’s long-standing vision and mandate as an art gallery has created an undeniable stability. However, the real success of the site is based on the active collaboration between the partners.
4.2 Case Study: The Benefits of Third Parties
The Halifax Citadel is a restored military fortification that sits atop Citadel Hill, built to defend the town against enemies beginning in the 18th century. Today, the responsibility of interpretation is shared by Parks Canada, Halifax Citadel Society, and The Army Museum, who each contribute to animating the site in a unique way.