Old Barracks Museum Receives Highest National Recognition
Awarded Accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums
The Old Barracks Museum is pleased to announce that it has achieved accreditation by the
American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the highest national recognition afforded the nation’s museums.
Accreditation signifies excellence to the museum community as well as high standards in stewardship,
ethics, and innovation.
This is a proud moment for the museum, our city, and the region as only 3% of museums nationwide
achieve accreditation from the AAM.
“I am exceptionally proud that the AAM has recognized the
dedication and work of the Old Barracks staff and Board of Trustees,” said Michelle Doherty, Executive
Director of the Old Barracks Museum. “The staff works together to bring history to the public through
interpretive programs, exhibits, and preservation. Through this accreditation process, the museum had a
chance to examine its methods and practices and ensure that we are meeting our mission in the best
possible manner. The Old Barracks is a unique site that can provide living history demonstrations as well
as exhibits and programs that tell the story of not just the barracks itself, but also of New Jersey from
1758 through the present both on and off the battlefield.”
“The Old Barracks Museum is a National Historic Landmark and a premier historic site in Trenton” said
Lisa Willever, President of the Old Barracks Association. “This accreditation highlights the museum’s
unique ability to share the importance on New Jersey’s history through interpretation, education, and
preservation.”
The process of accreditation is rigorous and rewarding. Taking over a year, it seeks to answer two main questions:
1. How well does the museum meet its mission and goals?
2. How well does the museum meet national standards and best practices?
The process includes an in-depth, internal self-study, as well as a site study by peer reviewers.
The Old Barracks is one of thirty-three museums across the nation awarded accreditation this round. Read the
AAM’s press release for more information.
American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the highest national recognition afforded the nation’s museums.
Accreditation signifies excellence to the museum community as well as high standards in stewardship,
ethics, and innovation.
This is a proud moment for the museum, our city, and the region as only 3% of museums nationwide
achieve accreditation from the AAM.
“I am exceptionally proud that the AAM has recognized the
dedication and work of the Old Barracks staff and Board of Trustees,” said Michelle Doherty, Executive
Director of the Old Barracks Museum. “The staff works together to bring history to the public through
interpretive programs, exhibits, and preservation. Through this accreditation process, the museum had a
chance to examine its methods and practices and ensure that we are meeting our mission in the best
possible manner. The Old Barracks is a unique site that can provide living history demonstrations as well
as exhibits and programs that tell the story of not just the barracks itself, but also of New Jersey from
1758 through the present both on and off the battlefield.”
“The Old Barracks Museum is a National Historic Landmark and a premier historic site in Trenton” said
Lisa Willever, President of the Old Barracks Association. “This accreditation highlights the museum’s
unique ability to share the importance on New Jersey’s history through interpretation, education, and
preservation.”
The process of accreditation is rigorous and rewarding. Taking over a year, it seeks to answer two main questions:
1. How well does the museum meet its mission and goals?
2. How well does the museum meet national standards and best practices?
The process includes an in-depth, internal self-study, as well as a site study by peer reviewers.
The Old Barracks is one of thirty-three museums across the nation awarded accreditation this round. Read the
AAM’s press release for more information.