The museum of americana proudly announces the recent release of Joyce Goldenstern’s novel, In Their Ruin, published by Black Heron Press. Please visit Black Heron Press for more information about this remarkable work and to purchase your copy.

As a valued contributor to the museum, Goldenstern’s literary contributions have enriched our publication over the years. Her fiction piece, A Brief History of Barbed-Wire and How It Affects and Does Not Affect the Life of Hannah Johnson Shoemaker, appeared in Issue One, and her nonfiction piece, Monadnock on the Prairie, was featured in Issue Five.

Founded on the belief that every aspect of Americana, whether challenging or celebratory, deserves examination, the museum serves as a vital space for literary exploration. Publishing three issues annually—in winter, summer, and fall—and Americana Stories, a weekly feature of poetry and prose, the museum is dedicated to bringing fresh perspectives on the diverse layers of American life.

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