Abstract
This essay describes the results of a recent collections moving project at a small historical society in Connecticut. While a daunting task for a small board and even smaller professional staff, the effort directed towards the move ended up spilling out into other areas of historic site development, resulting in new ideas and new partnerships across the city. Though the final product was much different than was originally anticipated, the flexibility and enthusiasm of the board members allowed for plans to evolve out of the initial collections move project, which will sustain the direction of the organization for years to come.
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