Caitlyn Jones
@caitlynjones.bsky.social
Public Historian. Mellon Fellow. Memory Scholar. Digital Humanities Enthusiast. Professional Dog Wrangler. 📍Texas Most of the Time. DC Some of the Time
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Maybe it’s just the Humanities professor in me, but let it be noted that events of today (ahem) have demonstrated the value of being able to assess a large volume of qualitative data and do careful textual analysis with deep attention to context.
November 13, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Maybe it’s just the Humanities professor in me, but let it be noted that events of today (ahem) have demonstrated the value of being able to assess a large volume of qualitative data and do careful textual analysis with deep attention to context.
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Check out this super cool piece on this history of the NPS Belmont-Paul House by @caitlynjones.bsky.social
www.nps.gov/articles/000... 🗃️
www.nps.gov/articles/000... 🗃️
"A Citadel of Women's Independence" (U.S. National Park Service)
www.nps.gov
May 21, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Check out this super cool piece on this history of the NPS Belmont-Paul House by @caitlynjones.bsky.social
www.nps.gov/articles/000... 🗃️
www.nps.gov/articles/000... 🗃️
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In an executive order, Trump targeted the Smithsonian and the National Museum of African American History & Culture suggesting that it is “divisive” and pedaling “improper ideology.”
So, I took a trip back to the museum, and what I saw was a place trying to tell the unvarnished truth about America.
So, I took a trip back to the museum, and what I saw was a place trying to tell the unvarnished truth about America.
What It Means to Tell the Truth About America
And what happens when empirical fact is labeled “improper ideology”
www.theatlantic.com
April 21, 2025 at 1:17 PM
In an executive order, Trump targeted the Smithsonian and the National Museum of African American History & Culture suggesting that it is “divisive” and pedaling “improper ideology.”
So, I took a trip back to the museum, and what I saw was a place trying to tell the unvarnished truth about America.
So, I took a trip back to the museum, and what I saw was a place trying to tell the unvarnished truth about America.
Before NPS terminated its agreement with my program, I planned to write about Pauli Murray on my park’s site using language about gender identity from the Pauli Murray Center. Quickly learned from the higher ups that it wasn’t going to happen.
"Jesse Huddleston, board chair at Durham’s Pauli Murray Center, said they first noticed the website page deletion yesterday. The edits are part of a federal sweep of NPS content related to LGBTQ+ history; an NPS page for Pauli Murray’s home appears untouched so far."
indyweek.com/culture/fede...
indyweek.com/culture/fede...
Federal Agency Deletes Website Page On Durham's Pauli Murray; Censors Other References to Queer History
Numerous National Park Service websites have been censored in recent weeks in response to an executive order.
indyweek.com
April 8, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Before NPS terminated its agreement with my program, I planned to write about Pauli Murray on my park’s site using language about gender identity from the Pauli Murray Center. Quickly learned from the higher ups that it wasn’t going to happen.
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BTW, the LGBTQ Heritage Theme Study is still up so download it while you can! Its a lot of great info including stories of individuals and sites and how to go about doing respectful research. 🗃️
www.nps.gov/subjects/tel...
www.nps.gov/subjects/tel...
LGBTQ Heritage Theme Study - Telling All Americans' Stories (U.S. National Park Service)
LGBTQ America: A Theme Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer History is an extensive and comprehensive look at LGBTQ heritage in the United States. Each chapter provides an expert su...
www.nps.gov
February 13, 2025 at 10:34 PM
BTW, the LGBTQ Heritage Theme Study is still up so download it while you can! Its a lot of great info including stories of individuals and sites and how to go about doing respectful research. 🗃️
www.nps.gov/subjects/tel...
www.nps.gov/subjects/tel...
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The Stonewall Riots happened because trans people, particularly of color, rose up against state violence. You can’t even begin to tell the story without our trans ancestors and elders. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/13/n...
U.S. Park Service Strikes Transgender References From Stonewall Website
The “T” was removed in references to L.G.B.T.Q.+ on the official site for the Greenwich Village monument, which marks a milestone in the fight for gay rights.
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2025 at 10:44 PM
The Stonewall Riots happened because trans people, particularly of color, rose up against state violence. You can’t even begin to tell the story without our trans ancestors and elders. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/13/n...
Resistance and pushback can work, y’all. Don’t obey in advance.
Following a White House anti-DEI order, the National Cryptologic Museum covered up exhibits of women and people of color in its Hall of Honor. The NSA reversed course after former employees mobilized.
NSA museum covered plaques honoring women and people of color, provoking an uproar
Following a White House anti-DEI order, the National Cryptologic Museum covered up exhibits of women and people of color in its Hall of Honor. The NSA reversed course after former employees mobilized.
www.npr.org
February 7, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Resistance and pushback can work, y’all. Don’t obey in advance.
Happy Turkey Day from Elliott Erwitt
November 28, 2024 at 5:11 PM
Happy Turkey Day from Elliott Erwitt
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We need public history practice now more than ever. We must foster critical thinking, facilitate difficult dialogue and center human dignity. We must believe, support, and empower people whose lived experiences are marginalized and dismissed. We must preserve connection and community. And we will.
November 8, 2024 at 4:01 PM
We need public history practice now more than ever. We must foster critical thinking, facilitate difficult dialogue and center human dignity. We must believe, support, and empower people whose lived experiences are marginalized and dismissed. We must preserve connection and community. And we will.
Hey y’all 👋 Feels like the first day of school again
November 10, 2024 at 8:45 PM
Hey y’all 👋 Feels like the first day of school again