Living in the World but Not of the World - Drucilla Milne

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$222
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
no
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
September 2016
End Date
September 2016
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Jackson
Jackson
Project Overview

Drucilla Milne's presentation will focus on her experiences in becoming acquainted with and learning the Amish lifestyle near the communities of Harmony and Canton, Minnesota. She will give a brief history of the Amish and include humor, acquiring their trust, stories of struggle, shunning practices, and heartwarming tales. Drucilla is the author of "The Amish of Harmony" and "Amish Voices".

Project Details

40 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$222
Other Funds Leveraged
$50
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

People attending this program will come away with a better understanding of the customs, occupations, religious practices and the roots of the strong ethnic life of the Amish. Participant evaluations and anecdotal responses will be collected.

Measurable Outcome(s)

"I brought my 89 year old mother to this program and she loved it! She doesn't get out often so very fun to have this available right in town." "Good program. I hope to attend more at the library." "I checked out one of Drucilla's books after the program. I look forward to reading it."

Source of Additional Funds

KKOJ Radio ($25.00); Friends of the Jackson County Library (volunteers); Jackson County Pilot ($25.00); Jackson County Central Community Education (publicity).

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
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200