Menu

Library Outreach Programs

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$180,772
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Minnesota Historical Society
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2013
End Date
June 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Statewide
Statewide
Project Overview
Partner: The Minnesota Regional Public Library System MNHS and regional public libraries across Minnesota are combining resources to educate, entertain and build community among library patrons in the state. Libraries and MNHS are bringing a range of programs and events to local libraries that document and preserve community stories for future generations, educate people of all ages about the history of Minnesota and its people, and make high quality history programming accessible to all Minnesotans. More than 70 programs were presented in dozens of communities around the state, including: * Civil War interactive experience * Historical craft workshops * Genealogy workshops * Interactive history mystery for teens * Lectures on the history of beer and brewing in Minnesota * Exhibit by American Indian teen photographers
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Session Law Reference: Laws of Minnesota 2013, chapter 137, article 4, section 2, subdivision 5, (b) (3) History Partnerships
Appropriation Language

History Partnerships: $2,000,000 the first year and $2,000,000 the second year are for partnerships involving multiple organizations, which may include the Minnesota Historical Society, to preserve and enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.

2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$180,772
Direct expenses
$165,321
Administration costs
$15,451
Number of full time equivalents funded
1.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

FY14: 13 unique programs offered; 98 booked; 1,626 people served. Programs held in 6 different library regions, and all 7 counties of MELSA region. FY15 YTD: 72 programs booked; over 1,000 served. YTD program outcomes: 97% of participants said program increased their knowledge of Minnesota's history, peoples and cultures; 93% said program increased their personal connection to history; 94% said program increased their interest in learning more about Minnesota's diverse history and cultural traditions; 88% said program increased the likelihood that they will engage in future conversations about historical topics.

Recipient Board Members
"Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board:

William R. Stoeri, President
Missy S. Thompson, Vice President
Ruth Huss, Vice President
D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary
Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer

Suzanne Blue
Brenda J. Child
Robert Bruininks
Judith S. Corson
D. Stephen Elliott
Phyllis Rawls Goff
William D. Green
David R. Hakensen
Ruth S. Huss
Martha Kaemmer
Dennis L. Lamkin
David M. Larson
Charles Mahar
Dean M. Nelson
Elizabeth M. Nordlie
Dennis Nguyen
Peter R. Reis
Hussein Samatar
Simon Stevens
Susan Kenny Stevens
William R. Stoeri
Karen Wilson Thissen
Missy Staples Thompson
Eleanor Winston

Ex-Officio:
Mark Dayton, Governor
Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor
Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State
Lori Swanson, Attorney General
Rebecca Otto, State Auditor"
Project Manager
First Name
MNHS
Last Name
Legacy
Organization Name
Minnesota Historical Society
Street Address
345 Kellogg Blvd. W
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55102
Phone
651-259-3105
Administered By
Administered by

Minnesota Historical Society

Location

345 W. Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-259-3000
Visit the site
Visit the site
Body

View this agency's projects»