Minnesota History Theatre: The Things They Carried

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$895
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
October 2015
End Date
October 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Ramsey
Project Overview
Join the Minnesota History Theatre for a free performance of excerpts from The Things They Carried, based on the novel by Tim O'Brien about his experiences in the Vietnam War. Special invitation to Vietnam-era vets to share their experiences during the discussion to follow.
Project Details
101 participated
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$895
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$895
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Increased awareness of an important era of Minnesota history; enhanced recognition of the Library as a cultural center for the community.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Patrons joined the Minnesota History Theatre for a free performance of excerpts from The Things They Carried, based on the novel by Tim O'Brien about his experiences in the Vietnam War. Special invitation was given to Vietnam-era vets to share their experiences during the discussion to follow.

Source of Additional Funds

OLLI

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