2022

Learn more about the 2022 Heritage Chocolate Society Annual Meeting

About the Event

The Heritage Chocolate Society meeting was held in person at Colonial Williamsburg on February 22-23. What a treat it was to be together again!

This year, the HCS theme was: History Has Its Eyes on You: How to Lead in Your Sector and in Culture.

Right now, history is having a moment. Only a few years ago universities were shutting down their history departments. Today, history is being used across generations to help understand our shifting culture, bringing much-needed context to the conversation. Likewise, historical institutions are finding themselves on the frontlines of answering questions about our nation’s past.

The HCS agenda was designed to give our attendees ideas and tools for navigating the changes we are all facing. We think it was a huge success and invite you to view the presentations of our incredible and prestigious speakers and panelists.

Presentations

A Year In Review

Take a look at what the team at AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate accomplished in 2021.

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Keynote Address

Jason Dorsey, generational expert, presented our Keynote address where he explored the role historical institutions play in creating context for young people today.

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Reckoning With the Past

Dr. Jared Hardesty shares the story of an unknown mutiny and how to write uncomfortable stories.

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First Americans Museum

Jim Pepper Henry, Director First Americans Museum, shares the importance of opening this new museum now, and what they hope to accomplish (and how) by widening the lens on this critical history.

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Recruiting and Retaining Interpreters of Color

This panel, moderated by Shawn Halifax, Executive Director, Woodlawn & Frank Lloyd Wright's Pope-Leighy House, discusses insights into how to successfully recruit and retain diverse teams of frontline staff at historic sites across the country.

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Historic and Cultural Site Peer Panel

The social and health disruptions of the past 18 months have had a profound effect on America’s museums and historical sites. This panel, moderated by Gail Broadright, Director of Digital Sales, Marketing and UX, Mars Wrigley, explores how we can learn creative ways to address the changes while forging a path for stability and growth.

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Cocoa for Generations Spotlight

This video highlights what Mars Wrigley is doing to deal with the issues of forced labor in the supply chain, preserving forests, and creating income.

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Resources to Understand the Cocoa Supply Chain

Kim Fankovich, VP Cocoa Sustainability, Mars Wrigley shares this list of resources to understand the cocoa supply chain.

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Opening Doors to Inclusion

Richard Cooper, Vice President & Chief Programs Officer of Conner Prairie Museum shares how his institution works to create an inclusive culture both internally and externally.

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Mental Health in the Workplace

This discussion between Jo Kinzett, HR Director, Mars Canada & Mars Premium Brands and Kelly Lynch, Senior Brand Manager, Sponsorships, Premium Brands and Properties, Mars Wrigley, addresses how the past 18 months affected the working environment in terms of mental health, including steps taken to ensure a safe and productive work space moving forward.

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Made By Us and Civic Season

Caroline Klibanoff, Managing Director, History Made By Us provides an update on the upcoming Civic Season.

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Grant Presentations

Fort Ticonderoga

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Stratford Hall

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Colonial Williamsburg

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Michigan State University Extension

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