This project argues that an underground railroad existed in Western Illinois (WIURR), and that understanding of it is enhanced by its interpretation through a multi-faceted, interactive digital history platform. The
Month: April 2020
Some best practices in digital public historySome best practices in digital public history
An important methodology shaping digital public history work is an emphasis on collaboration among scholars with different disciplinary backgrounds. Social media boots, or reboots, in the last decade by the
Update on Traces of Western Illinois’ Underground Railroad ProjectUpdate on Traces of Western Illinois’ Underground Railroad Project
A challenge to this project remains adding items to exhibits, and learning whether incorporating a user-feedback aspect to the website, and a page showing relevant reference information, are feasible with
