Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant Bus Tour

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$16,811
Status
Complete
Start Date
January 2012
End Date
October 2012
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Rock
Redwood
Pipestone
Nobles
Murray
Lyon
Lincoln
Jackson
Cottonwood
Rock
Redwood
Pipestone
Nobles
Murray
Lyon
Lincoln
Jackson
Cottonwood
Project Overview
Plum Creek and Pioneerland Library System partnered with the Wilder Pageant Committee to provide residents of both library systems with the opportunity to travel by bus to the Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant in Walnut Grove, MN on July 7, 2012.
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$16,811
Administration costs
$431
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.0094
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Eduational opportunity. Enhanced awareness of pioneer life. Free access to a theatrical production. Minnesota historical awareness.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees acquired an enhanced understanding of the life and trials of pioneer life. Attendees expanded their knowledge of prairie life traditions and cultural heritage. Attendees gained an awareness and knowledge of the histroy of Laura Ingalls and her family which sparked a renewed interest in the Little House of the Prairie literary resourses. For some attendees, the opportunity to see a live theatre production was especially rewarding. In total 1,241 people (from both regions) traveled on 22 buses to attended this historical outdoor production. Of those attending, an average of 98% would not have been able to attend for cost and travel reasons. 100% would attend a similar function. 97% agreed that their understanding of prairie life had been increased or enhanced. 100% rated the production as excellent and admired the Walnut Grove Community for its talented local actors and stage crew.

Source of Additional Funds

Pioneerland Library System

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