ABOUT ME
Welcome to Australian Lived Histories. My name is Dr Fiona Starr - I am a professional historian, archaeologist and curator.
WHAT I DO
Most of my work involves engaging storytelling about people's lived experiences and histories, by investigating archaeological and historical artefacts, documents, buildings and places.
EXPERIENCE
For over 25 years, I have worked with both large and small museums, historic property owners, corporate clients and local and state government organisations, researching and writing histories for publications, exhibitions, interpretive signage, education programs, walking tours and websites. Most recently, I was Curator of Hyde Park Barracks and The Mint for Sydney Living Museums (now Museums of History NSW) (2012-2021).
EDITING
I am Editor of the quarterly professional journal Teaching History, for the History Teachers' Association of NSW, and as their Professional Support Officer, I also write and deliver professional development resources for History teachers.
QUALIFICATIONS
BA (Hons), MA and PhD in Historical Archaeology, Museum Studies and Heritage Conservation from the University of Sydney and Deakin University.
AFFILIATIONS
Professional Historians Association (NSW)
Australasian Society for Historical Archaeology
Australian Historical Association
Australia ICOMOS
