Bringing Local History to Life - Fall 2012

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,954
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
October 2012
End Date
December 2012
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Anoka
Anoka
Project Overview
Three programs, presented in partnership with the Anoka County Historical Society that address the fashion trends, Soldier's Aid Society, and, Christmas in the Civil War through stories, artifacts, and history players.
Project Details
116
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,954
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$1,954
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Library customers will learn more about various aspects of local and Minnesota history.

Measurable Outcome(s)

116 patrons attended three different programs and learned more about local Anoka County history, trends in fashion, and how Anoka County participated in the Civil War, both on the homefront and on the battleground.

Source of Additional Funds

Anoka County Historical Society

Project Manager
First Name
Chris
Last Name
Olson
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
chris@melsa.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200