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Communication may be difficult since I am deaf first. Written English is required for non-deaf to communicate, if that person does not know sign language.

Location is in the Tulip Elementary School area, off Belair Drive. I grew up most of my life in Bowie and I am familiar with that area.

Email contact is what I have to reach out to the museum director and assistant. I have a warm relationship with the museum director, as we share something in common as members of Small Museum Association.

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I can drive around that area freely, but not actually through the "gate" of the Stable. Inside building is closed for the time being. Waiting for a response from the manager. Ref: https://www.cityofbowie.org/289/Belair-Stable-Museum

Will reach out for permission on further information if able to access more than just drive around and assess the properties.

I am a resident here in Bowie, so I am able to go nearby those properties.

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The need is gather more information on how long the property will be closed. Will the property be opened?

Will I be allowed to make video around the properties, both mansion and the stables?

Will I be allowed to walk around?

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Maurissa Stone, a panelist this afternoon coined the idea to make this project "Open System Approach." Assess whether it is a safe space at that location.

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Safe space is important. is it safe to enter after the experience of pandemic going on?

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Day 5, July 29 - questions to think about

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Day 5, July 29 - questions to think about

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Will I be able to communicate well with the staff by written English? Will the staff be willing to write back and forth even we should be 6 feet apart in social distancing? Perhaps texting is OK?

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Jeff Krulik, a local documentary film maker I know of whom I have a personal connection with. This film will give me an idea what to explore on the property.

https://www.theracingbiz.com/2013/04/05/belair-stable-cradle-of-american-thoroughbred-racing/

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Intrepid filmmaker Jeff Krulik returns with a trip that he and I took to Belair Stable, the "Cradle of American Thoroughbred Racing." Through these hallowed stalls, a look at Omaha, Gallant Fox, and a bygone chapter in Maryland racing history!
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Belair Stable: Cradle of American Thoroughbred Racing * The Racing Biz

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Intrepid filmmaker Jeff Krulik returns with a trip that he and I took to Belair Stable, the "Cradle of American Thoroughbred Racing." Through these hallowed stalls, a look at Omaha, Gallant Fox, and a bygone chapter in Maryland racing history! [logo-slider]

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Reviewed the documentary by Jeff Krulik on the Stable tour - no caption access, even auto-generated captions were not available. Will double check to be sure. REMINDER: Ask the manager about accessibility.

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Ask manager questions - will they be able to provide transcript for the Krulik's documentary film? Or add the captions? Stable is closed according to the city of Bowie government's website. Emailed to find out if can provide a private field working on the site.

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Accessed the website on more information through the city of Bowie government's website.

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Early History

Beginning in the late 1740s, Governor Samuel Ogle and his brother-in-law, Colonel Benjamin Tasker, imported a number of Thoroughbred horses, including the incredible Selima, to Belair. Long involved in Thoroughbred racing in the colonies, Ogle and Tasker sought to introduce English stock to the colonies in hopes of strengthening local racing stock. They succeeded. Their mare, Selima, still lives in history and in the bloodlines of many of today's famous racehorses.

Successful Belair Stable Horses

The Stable, built in 1907 by William Woodward, was part of the 20th century's famous "Belair Stud Stable," one of the country's premier stables from the 1920's through the 1950's. Belair was home to Gallant Fox (1930) and Omaha (1935) - the only father/son horses to capture Thoroughbred racing's famous Triple Crown Series. In 1955, Belair's Nashua, an incomparable champion, was Horse of the Year. Other champions, including Johnstown, Fighting Fox, and Vagrancy also called Belair home.

Present Day

Today's Stable Museum highlights the accomplishments of Belair's bloodstock over a 200-year racing legacy. It also features Belair's other agricultural uses and contains a restored 1923 Stablemaster's living quarters.

Museum Information

The Belair Stable Museum is located just a block from Belair Mansion. Admission is free; donations are welcomed. Tours for groups of 10 or more persons are available by appointment.

View an 8 minute video entitled Belair Stable: Cradle of American Thoroughbred Racing produced by Jeff Krulik.

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Beginning in the late 1740s, Governor Samuel Ogle and his brother-in-law, Colonel Benjamin Tasker, imported a number of Thoroughbred horses, including the incredible Selima, to Belair. Long involved in Thoroughbred racing in the colonies, Ogle and Tasker sought to introduce English stock to the colonies in hopes of strengthening local racing stock.

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Will the manager respond in a timely fashion?

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Will hours be limited? Will social distancing be required? Will I use other way around instead of audio recording due to myself being deaf?

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Myself, as a Bowie resident, is very familiar with the property. I live around 10 minutes away, give or take. I have connections with the manager of Belair Mansion in connection to the Stable.

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Easy to travel by car to the property from my house through the subdivision streets.

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Aug 3 - Access to Social Media Platforms  or Local Resources

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Aug 3 - Access to Social Media Platforms  or Local Resources

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Facebook page, city of Bowie government's website, Bowie Public Library, Jeffrey Krulik's media film, and misc. on others through warm connections to the place.

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Is it OK to correspond questions by email? Is it OK to have a written communication  on paper instead of audio recording as a participation observer, because I am deaf?

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Aug 3 - D. Soyini Madison's "Threats to Remember"

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Aug 3 - D. Soyini Madison's "Threats to Remember"

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Useful ethnography resources like D. Soyini Madison who wrote on "Threats to Remember" in preparing the questions and gathering research. Reference: Madison, D. Soyini. 2012. “Methods.” In Critical Ethnography: Method, Ethics, and Performance. 2nd ed. Thousand Oaks, 19-50. California: SAGE; 2012. (NOTE Sections covering interviewing, formulating questions and building rapport (pp. 27-43).

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1. City of Bowie government, in progress to find who is the point of contact beside the property managers.
2. Film, Cultural Media (Krulik)
3. Belair Mansion (point of contact: Manager) - in progress to hear from the Manager.
4. Bowie Public Library
5. Facebook page: Belair Stable
6. City of Bowie government's website on Belair Stable
7. Belair Stable, point of contact: Manager - in progress to hear from the Manager.
8. Any books? Ask the Managers (of Belair Stable and Mansion, since Mansion does have a little shop in the basement, but it is closed. Pending on information from Manager)

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Aug 3 - Examine the Social Media Platforms

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Aug 3 - Examine the Social Media Platforms

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Are all social media platforms diversity and inclusive friendly? (In wake of COVID-19 pandemic, did they post anything to keep people up to date?)

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1. When did the Stable open?
2. Who started the whole thing?
3. When did the city of Bowie government website set up?
4. How long did Facebook page set up about the Stable?
5. Many questions to look into the information and collect the facts.

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Aug 3 - Examine the ethnography methodologies to use for this study of Stables

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Aug 3 - Examine the ethnography methodologies to use for this study of Stables

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Draw readings from the Class on references to use and review in this ethical process. For example: Gilman & Fenn, 2019; Anderson, 2004; Madison, 2012, and more.

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1. Who visits?
2. Who is invited?

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Aug 5 - Accessible questions to consider.

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Aug 5 - Accessible questions to consider.

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1. Is the site accessible to diverse audiences?
2. Is interpretive signage accessible to those who are deaf or blind?
3. What does the site mean to the staff/curators? (e.g. what message do they want visitors to come away with?)