Arn Kind Civil War Stories
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$117
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
September 2015
End Date
September 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Blue Earth
Project Overview
Arn Kind is a retired teacher and member of the First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment, a reenactment group based at Fort Snelling. The group has performed in a number of Hollywood movies including 'Blue and Gray', 'Glory', 'Dances with Wolves' and 'North and South'. Arn brings this authenticity to his hands-on, interactive presentation about the soldiers of the Civil War era. As part of his program, he brings artifacts, uniforms and equipment.
Project Details
49 participated
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2016 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2015 Chapter 2--S.F. No. 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$117
Other Funds Leveraged
$160
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
This one of a kind and educational program allows participants to see, touch and experience the history of the Civil War period in this country's history. Arn's goal is to expose the audience to a significant time in our nation's history and encourage fur
Measurable Outcome(s)
The audience was impressed with Arn's in-depth knowledge of the Civil War, particularly the Minnesota connection with various events throughout the conflict. His presentation, which included many artifacts and props, left a lasting impression on those who
Source of Additional Funds
TdS, Blue Earth County Library, Orness Plaza, New Country 93, KEYC-TV, Mankato Free Press
Project Manager
First Name
Bob
Last Name
Boese
Organization Name
Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative
Street Address
1400 Madison Avenue, Suite 622
City
Mankato
State
MN
Zip Code
56002-5488
Phone
507-625-6169
Email
rboese@tds.lib.mn.us
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