Aaron Marcavitch Named Connecticut Landmarks Executive Director

Press release from Connecticut Landmarks:

Aug. 31, 2020

Connecticut Landmarks is pleased to announce the appointment of Aaron Marcavitch as its new executive director. As executive director, Marcavitch will be overseeing the growth and wellbeing of all of Connecticut Landmarks’ historic properties while furthering the understanding of Connecticut’s history. Aaron comes to Connecticut Landmarks with over 15 years of leadership and historic preservation experience, which includes leading Maryland Milestones / Anacostia Trails Heritage Area since 2010.

“I’m excited to be taking the leadership of such a prominent and historic organization that works with a diverse array of communities and stories,” said Marcavitch. “I’ve always been enthralled by history and how it shapes the communities we live in. I am looking forward to having a hand in telling the story of Connecticut’s history.”

Before joining Connecticut Landmarks, Marcavitch earned a Bachelor of Science in Historic Preservation from Roger Williams University and a Master of Arts in Public History from Middle Tennessee State University. Marcavitch’s professional accolades include earning the St. George’s Award from the Prince George’s County Historical Society in 2019 and the Tyler Gearheart Award for Historic Preservation from Preservation Maryland in 2018.

“This is a critical time for Connecticut Landmarks and the cultural and historic preservation world in general, as we strive to connect with broader audiences on issues of importance, such as social justice,” said Deborah Ullman, Co-Chairperson of the Connecticut Landmarks Board of Trustees. “We chose Aaron because he brings with him demonstrated success in leading a historic organization with many moving parts. Due to the number of communities Connecticut Landmarks touches and the relationships we work hard to maintain, we were seeking a candidate that has a passion for community building and an innate talent for understanding the complexities that make up our history.”

As executive director, Marcavitch will be responsible for forwarding Connecticut Landmarks’ mission of understanding and retelling Connecticut’s history. In addition to advancing Connecticut Landmarks’ mission, Marcavitch will be working with its staff to develop new ways for visitors and residents to experience Connecticut Landmarks’ properties. Marcavitch is planned to start as executive director on September 14th. The executive director search was conducted on a national scale over a multi-month process by Arts Consulting Group, a leading executive search agency that specializes in the arts and culture industry.

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