Ghosts Among Us: Local Government Involvement in Dark Tourism

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When tragedy strikes, a community’s pain can quickly become its unwanted spotlight. 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 at Minnesota State University, Mankato, 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.