Archives: Partners

Research, Writing, and Cultural Consultation Gwen is an educator, writer, artist, and culture bearer. A member of the Sisseton Wahpeton Dakota Oyate, she brings expertise and insights on Dakota history, language, and lifeways to our planning and interpretation projects. Collaboration with 106 Group Big Rivers Regional Trail Interpretation CSAH 61 …

Research, Writing, and Cultural Consultation Glenn is an educator, writer, and fluent, first-language Dakota speaker. From the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation in Manitoba, he has collaborated with 106 Group as cultural advisor on a range of interpretive projects. Collaboration with 106 Group Big Rivers Regional Trail Interpretation CSAH 61 Flying …

Exhibit Design The Exhibits Dept. is an award-winning team of creative professionals who specialize in interpretive exhibit design and production. They create immersive experiences that bring stories to life. The Exhibits Dept. is a trusted creative partner to 106 Group in crafting unique experiences that inspire and engage at historic …

Program Planning, Placemaking The Musicant Group is an interdisciplinary placemaking and public space activation firm that creates places where people want to be. They use a holistic approach that integrates design, events, and operational perspectives to partner with community and commercial clients to create active public and common area spaces …

Project Evaluation, Community Engagement Sarah Cohn is a principal of Aurora Consulting, a firm dedicated to helping organizations fulfill their missions through thoughtful evaluation, strategic planning, and organizational leadership development. Sarah is interested in both facilitating and studying change in the ways that people think about their roles and potentials …

Exhibit Design and Fabrication Blue Rhino Studio is one of our go-to partners for exhibit design and fabrication. Our exhibit developers collaborate with their innovative designers to create award-winning, immersive environments. With Blue Rhino on our team, we’ve got the “wow” factor. https://www.rhinocentral.com/ Collaboration with 106 Group Hickory Run State …

Planning, Community Engagement/Facilitation, Regulatory Compliance Kelly is a planner, mediator, project manager, and team leader with a background in natural and cultural resource management. As a member of the National Roster of Dispute Resolution and Consensus Building Professionals, she focuses on resolving environmental disputes and supporting collaborative solutions to complex …

Research and Facilitation Brooke is a researcher who plans, develops, and implements outreach activities that promote community discussion and learning. Her community engagement work with 106 Group fosters an exchange of ideas, collaboration, and inclusion in planning processes. She also supports our interpretation team with language translation for exhibits. Collaboration …

Geomorphology Jeff Anderson is a hydrogeologist and geomorphologist with decades of experience conducting subsurface investigations for federal, state, and private sector projects. His analysis of landscape evolution, combined with our archaeological expertise, supports our clients’ cultural resource management needs. Collaboration with 106 Group Flying Cloud Drive (CSAH 61) Archaeology & …

Interactive Media and Graphic Design For over 15 years, Chris Evans of Drumminhands Design has collaborated with 106 Group to create interactive media-based experiences.  Their work with us can be seen at visitor centers in state and national parks throughout the country and has received multiple media awards. https://www.drumminhands.com/ Collaboration …

(Amplifier Experience Design, LLC)Community-driven Interpretation, Exhibit Planning, and Design Steve Boyd-Smith has created interpretive experiences for dozens of historic sites, visitor centers, and museums around the country. With a background that combines academic history and theater, Steve helps communities reveal their own stories. Steve’s work with 106 Group spans more …

Historic Architecture and Building Reuse Services New History’s integrated team is experienced in the regulatory, financial, and physical framework of historic preservation and building reuse, including historic tax credit certification. 106 Group and New History regularly collaborate on cultural resources projects throughout the state of Minnesota. Collaboration with 106 Group …

Historical Illustration Steve Patricia’s detailed, deeply researched illustrations bring the past to life. As our illustrator on National Park Service wayside projects, he helps us reveal the people, places, and stories that make a visit to a national park such a meaningful experience. https://www.snpatricia.com/artist.html Collaboration with 106 Group Cumberland Island …

Historical Research and Community Engagement Pam Smith brings her research expertise and her passion for history to our cultural heritage planning and interpretation projects. Her research focuses on African American history, social justice, and revealing hidden or lost historical narratives. We share a commitment to a collaborative engagement process and …