Indiana Historical Society
Lauren Peightel serves as the Engagement Manager at the Indiana Historical Society, where responsibilities include building partnerships with refugee and immigrant populations, managing diverse community-driven programs, and overseeing an extensive calendar of events. Previous roles include Coordinator of Genealogy & Family History Programs, Inventory Technician at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, Collections Manager at the Mifflin County Historical Society, and Assistant Registrar at the Centre County Library and Historical Museum. Lauren's foundational experience in arts education was gained as Program Director at Hameau Farm, while academic credentials include a Master's Degree in Museology/Museum Studies from The Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor's Degree in Art History and Entrepreneurial Studies from Seton Hill University.
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Indiana Historical Society
Since 1830, the Indiana Historical Society has been Indiana’s Storyteller, connecting people to the past by collecting, preserving, interpreting and sharing the state’s history. A private, nonprofit membership organization, IHS maintains the nation’s premier research library and archives on the history of Indiana and the Old Northwest and presents a unique set of visitor exhibitions called the Indiana Experience. IHS also provides support and assistance to local museums and historical groups, publishes books and periodicals; sponsors teacher workshops; produces and hosts art exhibitions, museum theater and outside performance groups; and provides youth, adult and family programs. IHS is a Smithsonian Affiliate and a member of the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience.