American Legion Centennial Exhibit Phase 2
To hire qualified consultants to develop a Research Report and exhibit script on the history of the American Legion in Steele County.
$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).
Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org
Short Term: We have a script that is both thorough and succinct. Our script spans identified topics of National, Minnesota, and local significance.
Intermediate Term: Our continued partnership with the American Legion is very robust and is now yielding interest from additional veteran groups. We are working collaboratively on the exhibit, through social media, and have been invited to participate in their events.
Long Term: The exhibit is highly anticipated. Numerous veterans groups and local news organizations have been in regarding the pending exhibit. We have also garnered brochures and have created a programming schedule that will push both museum attendance and increase American Legion visibility in the community.
Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org