WHAT'S NEW AT LORD: NEW PROJECTS, NEW IDEAS
The Association of African American Museums 48th Annual Conference will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from August 19-21, 2026. Joy Bailey-Bryant, Valerie Guevara and Tyffany Lyons, from Lord Cultural Resources, will be attending and speaking at a session. More details coming soon!
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Joel Natalie talks with Steve Scully and Lord VP Brad King about the potential for a National War of 1812 Museum in Erie, Pennsylvania: an institution that could bring a key chapter of North American history to life through immersive storytelling, multiple perspectives, and engaging visitor experiences.
As Brad notes, the War of 1812 is a foundational but often overlooked story that catalyzed national identities and international relationships. A museum dedicated to this history has the opportunity not only to educate and inspire, but also to strengthen community identity and serve as a catalyst for cultural tourism and economic development.
Lord Cultural Resources has been approached by the Jefferson Educational Society of Erie (Pennsylvania) to develop a feasibility study for a proposed new National War of 1812 Museum to be built in that city. Our engagement includes concept development, site selection, market analysis, operational, staffing, and space planning leading to attendance, operating revenue, operating expense projections, and capital cost estimates for the new institution.
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Lord Cultural Resources is honored to have partnered with ArtsAVL and community leaders across Buncombe County on the development of the draft Asheville-Buncombe Arts Recovery Framework, now released for public review.
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We work with you through visioning, planning, and implementation phases to create new cultural landmarks, weaving presence into the surrounding community.
View All ServicesWe help cities build cultural spaces that draw on existing strengths and assets, allowing you to develop local geography, architecture, and artistic talent into a cultural tourist destination.
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