Ford House
Lisa E. Worley has an extensive work experience in the field of museums and history organizations. Lisa E. has held various leadership roles, such as Director of Material Culture at Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, where they led the Material Culture Department and oversaw the collections, archives, research, exhibitions, and conservation efforts. Lisa E. also served as the Interim Director of Visitor Experience, providing strategic leadership for public and K-12 programming and overseeing staff, interns, and volunteers.
Additionally, Lisa worked as a consultant to museums and history organizations, offering services in interpretive planning, collections management, exhibition development, and historic context development. Lisa E. has worked on projects for various organizations and sites across different states.
Lisa has also gained experience working in other museum roles, including Director of Material Culture at Fair Lane, Home of Clara & Henry Ford, Education Specialist at the Texas Historical Commission, Museum Curator at Goodwill Industries of Central Texas, Curator at The Williamson Museum, Historian & Project Manager at Hardy Heck Moore, Inc, and Museum Director & Programs Coordinator at the French Legation Museum. Lisa E. has also worked as a Curator for the Kell House Museum at the Wichita County Heritage Society Inc and held positions at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery.
Overall, Lisa's work experience showcases their expertise in museum management, collections, exhibitions, education, and programming.
Lisa E. Worley has a strong education background in history and historic preservation. Lisa E. obtained a Master of Arts degree in Public History/Historic Preservation from Colorado State University. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of Arizona. Lisa E. also holds an Associate's Degree in History from Cochise College. In addition to their formal education, Lisa E. Worley obtained a certification as an HP Catalyst Academy Member from The New Media Consortium in July 2014.
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Ford House
An American Tresaure, where exquisite architecture, breathtaking lakefront grounds and a collection of fine & decorative arts tell the story of one of America's most important industrial families... The Fords were cultural, social and economic leaders in an era of great optimism, as well as a turbulent time of economic depression and world war. They were nationally prominent and they owned more than one house, but Southeast Michigan was their home. Here they built their final residence along the shores of Lake St. Clair, at a place known locally as Gaukler Pointe. Their impressive yet unpretentious home is where they raised and nurtured their four children - Henry II, Benson, Josephine and William - in a safe and loving environment. It reflects their love of family as well as their mutual passion for art and quality design. The house was designed by Albert Kahn to resemble a cluster of Cotswold village cottages, complete with stone roofs, vine-covered walls and lead-paned windows. Strolling through the thoughtfully decorated halls, visitors come face-to-face with a stunningly diverse collection of art, antiques and furniture that reveal the Fords' progressive and educated tastes in art and design. The Ford House grounds are a work of art in their own right. Designed by famed landscape architect Jens Jensen, the meadow, rockwork and water components appear to be almost completely natural but were meticulously planned. The estate provided a place for the Fords to relax, raise children and pursue personal interests, shielded from the demands of their public lives. As steadfast supporters of the community, arts and other philanthropic endeavors, the Fords generously donated to education and medical research while contributing immeasurably to the growth of Detroit's cultural resources.