History Day in Duluth

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$700
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
January 2016
End Date
January 2016
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Carlton
Lake
St. Louis
Carlton
Lake
St. Louis
Project Overview

Get excited about History Day Hullabaloo at this research open house. Participants got one-on-one research help and view sample projects.

Project Details

50 participated

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
$700
Other Funds Leveraged
$700
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The intended outcome is to inspire attendees to read, explore history and learn how to complete research projects about Minnesota heritage. A survey was distributed to receive feedback from those attending the programs.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Surveys were distributed to participants at this day long program. 92% strongly agreed that this was an valuable experience and 90% strongly agreed that they would attend a similar event.

Source of Additional Funds

1 library provided space, staff, and additional promotion for the programs and approximately 5 regional newspapers provided marketing through press releases, photos and interviews with artists and performers.

Project Manager
First Name
Jim
Last Name
Weikum
Organization Name
Arrowhead Library System
Street Address
5528 Emerald Avenue
City
Mt. Iron
State
MN
Zip Code
55768
Phone
218-741-3840 ext. 230
Email
jim.weikum@alslib.info
Administered By
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Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200