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Kenneth Turino serves as a Lecturer in the Museum Studies Program at Tufts University, specializing in community engagement and exhibition development. His academic affiliation is housed within the broader university structure, with direct contact through Ballou Hall.
He holds a Master of Arts in Teaching, Museum Education from George Washington University. His professional foundation combines formal education with extensive hands-on experience in museum curation and public history initiatives.
Turino's research and practice focus on democratizing historical narratives through community-driven projects. He pioneers approaches to regional history preservation, particularly in New England's material culture and architectural heritage. His work bridges academic theory with public programming, emphasizing accessibility in museum education and the reinterpretation of local history through collaborative exhibitions. This manifests in innovative programs that transform traditional museum practices into community-centered experiences.
As Manager of Community Engagement and Exhibitions at Historic New England, Turino directs nationally recognized initiatives including the award-winning From Dairy to Doorstep: Milk Delivery in New England 1860-1960 and the critically acclaimed Yankee Remix: Artists Take on New England collaboration with MASS MoCA. His leadership extends to developing the Program in New England Studies—a comprehensive course on regional architecture and decorative arts—and spearheading Historic New England's "100 Years 100 Communities" initiative for 20th-century history preservation.
Turino actively shapes the museum field through his role as Chair of the American Association for State and Local History's Leadership in History Awards Program. He contributes to sector discourse as a member of AASLH's Historic House Museums Committee and advisor for the American Alliance of Museums' publication. His fourteen-year tenure as Executive Director of the Lynn Museum and prior positions at the Paul Revere House and Alexandria Lyceum demonstrate deep commitment to grassroots historical institutions. Current work emphasizes building cross-institutional partnerships across New England to document evolving regional identities through material culture and community narratives.
