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The Hingham Historical Society is delighted to welcome Hilary Goodnow as its new Director of Programs and Operations. A talented veteran of the senior staff of Plimoth Patuxet Museums (PPM,) Hilary led the Education and Community Outreach program which included K-12/youth and adult education, intern and volunteer management, and teacher professional development through PPM’s Center for 17th Century Studies. In 2022, she was awarded the Hornblower Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Mission of Plimoth Patuxet Museums. She previously staffed the USS Constitution Museum, Historic Yates Mill County Park in Raleigh, North Carolina, and the US Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. where she honed her expertise in program development, volunteer engagement, and grant writing. Hilary now brings to Hingham a distinguished academic career in history and museum studies, key leadership experience, and an accomplished record as a versatile public speaker and published writer. Her passion for bringing history to life and her role as a longtime board member and alto/soprano voice with Pilgrim Festival Chorus underscores her versatile talents.
Hilary studied at the National Institute of American History and Democracy at the College of William and Mary, graduated summa cum laude from Connecticut College with a major in History and Museum Studies, and earned a master’s degree in public history at North Carolina State University where she received the Outstanding Public History Award.
“I’m delighted to be joining the Hingham Historical Society at such a pivotal time,” Hilary said. “As we look ahead to America’s 250th anniversary, I look forward to working with this great team to engage, educate, and empower with stories and faces from Hingham’s past that will help shape our future.”
The Historical Society’s Executive Director, Deirdre Anderson, could not be more excited. "Hilary's success at two beloved Massachusetts museums combined with her infectious belief in and commitment to the power of public history propelled her to the top of a competitive hiring process. I am thrilled for Hilary to join our senior leadership team and to work with her as we continue to professionalize the operations of our three museums - the Hingham Heritage Museum, the Old Ordinary and the Benjamin Lincoln House."
The Hingham Historical Society Board Chair Jim Taylor added “We are delighted to welcome Hilary as the Society’s new Director of Programs and Operations. Reporting to our Executive Director, Deirdre Anderson, Hilary will make a fantastic addition to Deirdre’s team. Her depth of experience and commitment to meaningful, engaging programs will be invaluable as we continue to grow our impact within the community. We’re thrilled to have someone of Hilary’s caliber join us at such an exciting time for the Society."
Please join us in welcoming Hilary to the Hingham Historical Society.
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