Haunted Places of Minnesota - Chad Lewis

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$235
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
September 2014
End Date
September 2014
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Lincoln
Lincoln
Project Overview
Chad Lewis, through lecture and slide show, delivers an interesting and fascinating look at what many believe are haunted places in Minnesota. The program is based on Minnesota history as well as stories and myths.
Project Details
24 participated
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$235
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$235
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees will hear historical facts about Minnesota. The hauntings Mr. Lewis speaks of are based on the history of the place and also the social attitudes and biases of the people there. The audience will gain a greater understanding about how these stories, myths or true facts came about. Many people have read Chad Lewis's books. Many more will be interested in doing so after attending the program. Anecdotal responses will be collected.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Many asked the author questions.
Several bought books from the author while other's said they would check them out at the library.
Several asked to have other programs similar to this.
Chad Lewis praised, thanked and promoted libraries and encouraged people to go to the library to read more about this subject.
Anecdotal responses were taken.

Source of Additional Funds

Tyler Senior Center provided the space for the program at a cost of $60.00. Along with this, the center provided refreshments.

Project Manager
First Name
Jim
Last Name
Trojanowski
Organization Name
Plum Creek Library System
Street Address
290 S. Lake Street, P.O. Box 697
City
Worthington
State
MN
Zip Code
56187
Phone
(507) 376-5803
Email
jtrojanowski@plumcreeklibrary.net
Administered By
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Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200