Minnesota and Family History - Summer 2016

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$0
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2016
End Date
July 2016
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview
History Comes Alive is a series of interactive dramatic portrayals of African American men and women who shaped not just Minnesota, but the entire nation. 2 programs will be delivered in Summer 2016.
Project Details
26 participated
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$0
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Patrons will learn about Minnesota and African American history. Patrons will learn about specific contributions of African Americans in Minnesota. Patrons will find African American cultural heritage and history reflected in the programs.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Results from kids evaluations: 100% of kids learned about Minnesota and African American history. 100% of kids learned one new thing about the program’s subject. 100% liked the program. Selected comments: “The presentation as wonderful! It felt like Jackie R. was really talking to us.”

Results of adult evaluation: 100% of adults learned about Minnesota and African American history. 100% learned about specific contributions of African Americans in Minnesota. 100% felt African American cultural heritage and history were reflected in this program. 100% felt the information presented was relevant to my life. 100% rated the quality of the program as good or better. Selected comment: “It was great! Very dynamic lots of new knowledge about all that Jackie did in his life.”

Source of Additional Funds

Minnesota African American Museum

Project Manager
First Name
Ken
Last Name
Behringer
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
ken@melsa.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200