Land of Lakes and Legends & From Roger's Field to Benson Airport
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$600
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2016
End Date
April 2016
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Project Overview
1. The community of White Bear Lake is known as the “Land of Lakes and Legends.” Join us to hear more about the legends that make our area unique - some real and some more imaginative.
2. World War II soldier Roger Benson left an aviation legacy on his family's farm that was carried on by his brother John and is today an important part of the story of White Bear Township. Join us to learn the history behind this interesting enterprise.
Project Details
110 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
$600
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$600
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Increased recognition of the rich historical traditions of Minnesota. Heightened visibility for the library as a cultural center.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Patrons were engaged listening to a local historian talk at 2 programs about the White Bear Lake area. (4/20 - 34 people)(4/25 - 76 people)
Source of Additional Funds
WBAHS
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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