Minnesota History Player - Maud Hart Lovelace
The intended outcome of the program is to stimulate patron imagination, creativity and interest in Minnesota history. It will educate kids about being brave, facing adversity, being a good friend and working together. It will also expose patrons to new art formats as well as create access to professional live art through history players reenacting people in Minnesota history. Live art is dynamic; patrons can experience and be inspired by the energy that comes from a live performance.
Surveys were distributed to participants at all programs. 100% agreed that this was an enjoyable experience and that they would attend a similar event. Participants enjoyed the pictures, typewriter, photograph and costumes used by the history player to visualize Maud's story as well as the stories about cars in Mankato. Participants learned that about Maud's early life and how she began writing as well as that as writers themselves they should start out writing about what they know.
The Two Harbors public libraries provided space, staff, and additional promotion for the programs and 4 regional newspapers.