The “Tea” in History: Gaining and Maintaining Public Interest in Historic Preservation in a Digital Age
This research proposal's main focus is that 'the rise of digital platforms and social media are now leading the way for broader access to historical education. Accordingly, historians and academics alike must capitalize on and harness these new tools to “spill the tea”, especially when connecting with audiences outside the academic world. Historians working in academia or public history institutions must engage in and actively participate in this next generation's engagement of historical topics by encouraging the public to learn and connect with the stories that shaped and will continue to shape society as a whole. By creating relevant digital content, with history at its core, “spilling the tea” of history will help ensure meaningful educational guidance for generations to come.