Arn Kind

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,175
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2018
End Date
June 2019
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Goodhue
Fillmore
Goodhue
Fillmore
Project Overview

Through reenactments, Arn Kind?s historical portrayals present Minnesota history in an exciting and interactive way. Discover Minnesota in the Great War (WWI), the Civil War and more, with authentic costumes and accessories, role-playing with audience members, and gain a deeper understanding of Minnesota?s role in history.

Project Details

207

Legal Citation / Subdivision
2017 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91 - HF.No 707, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,175
Other Funds Leveraged
$447
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees will have enhanced knowledge and understanding of the topic. Attendees will have a positive experience at the library. After seeing this program, people will want to return to the library for future programs. Patrons and librarians will express that vetted programs are of high quality. Surveys will be handed out following events.

Measurable Outcome(s)

The majority of responses indicated that people had learned more about the topic because of the program. Everyone said they were likely to return to the library for additional programs, and that they felt Arn Kind was a knowledgeable and entertaining presenter. A few comments from surveys include, "Engaging, interesting, cool props, enthusiastic.", and "Excellent combination of information and demonstration, the right amount of both, great to alternate."

Source of Additional Funds

Chatfield Public Library, Spring Valley Public Library, Spring Valley Community Center, Kenyon Public Library, Kenyon Area Historical Society

Project Manager
First Name
Krista
Last Name
Ross
Organization Name
Southeastern Libraries Cooperating
Street Address
2600 19th Street NW
City
Rochester
State
MN
Zip Code
55901-0767
Phone
507-288-5513
Email
kross@selco.info
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200