Scott County Library - Local History Exhibit; Prior Lake Library

Project Details by Fiscal Year
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Status
Completed
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Scott
Scott
Project Overview

The Scott County Historical Society in cooperation with the Scott County Library researched, wrote, constructed and installed a long-term exhibit on Prior Lake history in the library with rotation of materials every year for three years. The exhibit topics include early settlement, lake resorts, churches, schools, social groups, lifestyles and more.

Project Details

Exhibit installed in early June 2010 with two updates planned in 2011.

Date and Location;
June 1, 2010 through April 30, 2011 - Prior Lake Branch Library

Attendance: 100

Organizational Partner:
Club Prior Senior Center - Promoted the exhibit.

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Measurable Outcomes may be collected by survey, anecdotal responses, pre-test/post-test, observations; End user change in Behavior, Attitude, Skills, Knowledge, Condition and/or Status.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Residents will have increased awareness of and interest in the history of the area; increased interest in genealogy and greater use of library materials on local history.

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