History in Your Backyard
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,700
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
February 2015
End Date
February 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Scott
Project Overview
Participants will engage with the rich and abundant history in their homes and in Scott County, with presentations by the Scott County Historical Society and local historians, and two antiques appraisal events.
Project Details
113 participated
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2015 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,700
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$1,700
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Participants will learn more about the history of Scott County and how to evaluate antiques in their own homes.
Measurable Outcome(s)
113 attendees expanded their knowledge of local history through the five events in this series. When asked if their understanding or skills related to the topic increased, 29 of 32 responded with a 4 or 5 (with 5 = Strongly Agree) and 35 out of 36 responded with a 4 or 5 when asked to rate the quality of the event (with 5 = Excellent). Participants commented on the informative sessions and engaging presenters, and nearly 70 people were able to get an appraisal of their heirloom or antique.
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
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