Minnesota History Player - Charley Godard

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$762
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
no
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2014
End Date
April 2014
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Carlton
Carlton
Project Overview
Charley was mustered into Company K of the 1st Minnesota Regiment on April 19, 1861, at the age of 16 years old. Learn about his experiences on and off the battlefield including discharges, promotions, wounds and death. Charley wrote over eighty letters home that are now on file with the Minnesota Historical Society and they are brought to life through this Minnesota History Player performance.
Project Details
55 attended
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$762
Other Funds Leveraged
$54
Direct expenses
$816
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The intended outcome of the program is to stimulate patron imagination, creativity and interest in Minnesota history. It will educate kids about being brave, facing adversity, being a good friend and working together. It will also expose patrons to new art formats as well as create access to professional live art through history players reenacting people in Minnesota history. Live art is dynamic; patrons can experience and be inspired by the energy that comes from a live performance.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Surveys were distributed to participants at all programs. 66% of students agreed that this was an enjoyable experience and 42% of students agreed that they would attend a similar event. Participants liked that the presenter answered all of their questions and that students could participate in the program which brought history to life. Participants learned about the medical tools and procedures that were used at that time and the history of the MN regiments in the Civil War.

Source of Additional Funds

The Cloquet Public public library provided staff and additional promotion for the program that was held at the school.

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@arrowhead.lib.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200