Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-245) and index.
Current trends in historic house museums -- Is this your house museum? -- Legal and ethical issues -- The decision-making process -- Making the transition -- Eight solutions explained -- Case study : study houses : historic New England -- Case study : reprogram for mission-based use : Nantucket Historical Association -- Case studies : co-stewardship agreements : historic Adams House : Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust -- Case studies : asset transfer and merger : Margaret Mitchell House and Museum and the Atlanta History Center : Cliveden of the National Trust and Historic Upsala Foundation -- Case study : Long-term leases : Hazelwood of the Maryland-National Capital Parks and Planning Commission -- Case studies : short-term leases : Heritage Branch, British Columbia Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women's Services : Fairmount Park Historic Preservation Trust -- Case studies : sale to a private owner with easements : Elfreth's Alley Association : Robert E. Lee boyhood home -- Case studies : sale to a nonprofit stewardship organization : Casa Amesti Foundation : Heurich House Foundation -- Case study : donation to a governmental entity : Adel Historical Association -- Conclusion