About this Event
Tragedy draws attention—and visitors. From Salem’s witch‑trial history to Boston Marathon bombing sites, “dark tourism” leaves communities navigating healing and tourism at the same time. Join Dr. Beth Wielde Heidelberg, professor of urban and regional studies, as she examines how local governments confront the surge of “dark tourism”—in their budgets, long‑range plans, and policies—as they struggle to protect their communities while managing the spotlight they never asked for.
About the Presenter:
Dr. Beth Wielde Heidelberg is a professor of urban and regional studies, specializing in architectural preservation policy at Minnesota State University, Mankato. She received her master's degree in urban planning from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and her doctorate in public administration from Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota. Her research focuses on the impact of dark tourism on communities, and the difficult issues local governments must manage when their most famous local event and biggest tourist draw is based on tragedy, death, disaster, or frightening folklore. She teaches courses in urban planning, historic preservation policy and field methods, and historic architecture, and has worked professionally for local governments and consulting in urban planning, parks and recreation, and historic preservation.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
UNH Manchester, 88 Commercial Street, Manchester, United States
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