Facebook has been justifiably taking heat lately from whistleblowers and politicians for its role in spreading misinformation about elections, and for its algorithm that rewards conflict and negativity. But lost in all of this is the fact that groups concerned with local history – especially not-for-profit museums, archives, and historical societies – have come to depend on the social media platform perhaps more than any other type of arts or cultural organization.
There are a few key reasons why local history is a near-perfect fit for Facebook – even before the pandemic, but especially during the pandemic – as is helpfully illustrated by a somewhat lengthy introductory anecdote.
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