Today we’d like to introduce you to Lindsey Lambert.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I graduated from North Carolins State University with a B.A. in History in 1993 and from Appalchaian State University with a M.A. in Public History in 1996. From 1999-2012, I was the director of Greensboro College’s College Museum and Archives. Since 2013, I have been the executive director at the nonprofit North Carolina Pottery Center in Seagrove, NC. I served on the board of the North Carolina Museums Council whose mission is Building Better Museums Together in a variety of capacities, including treasurer, vice president, and president, from around 2005 to 2024.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I’m not sure that being a public historian and museum professional is ever a smooth road for a variety of reasons. That said, I enjoy sharing the many facets of North Carolina’s history to help visitors — the people we ultimately serve in the museum field — better understand not only the past but also the present, and to inspire thoughtful consideration of the future.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
Since 2013, I have served as Executive Director of the nonprofit North Carolina Pottery Center in Seagrove, NC. Opened in November 1998, the center’s mission is a statewide one: Sharing North Carolina’s Clay Stories, Past and Present! Through this mission, the center promotes awareness and appreciation of the history, heritage, and ongoing tradition of pottery-making across our state.
Located in the heart of Seagrove—long recognized as a hotbed of pottery-making—the center recently completed a comprehensive renovation of its historical to contemporary exhibition space. The displays explore Native American and Colonoware traditions, Utilitarian Earthenware and Stoneware, Transitional Ware, Art Pottery, Face Jugs & Folk Art, Pottery Schools, and Contemporary Potters.
I oversaw this major renovation and reinstallation, which incorporates multiple large interactive touchscreens that allow visitors to engage deeply with each topic, explore black potters’ history in North Carolina, and filter pottery by clay type, glaze type, firing method, or geography. The result is an engaging, dynamic experience that connects visitors more personally with North Carolina’s rich clay traditions—and feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.
If you had to, what characteristic of yours would you give the most credit to?
I believe that consistency has been one of the most important factors in my success. I take pride in doing things well, doing them right, and completing them in a timely and efficient manner. Determination and persistence are also defining traits of mine, helping me see projects through to successful completion.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.ncpotterycenter.org
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ncpotterycenter
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindz-lambert
