Minnesota's Own: Preserving Our Grand Homes
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$522
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
October 2014
End Date
November 2014
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Preservation
Counties Affected
Watonwan
Project Overview
Educator's from the Minnesota History Center will present the program 'Minnesota's Own: Preserving Our Grand Homes'. The program is based on the book of the same name by Larry Millett and photographed by Matt Schmitt. The book tells about the construction, original owners and restorations of 22 homes throughout Minnesota.
Project Details
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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
$522
Other Funds Leveraged
$202
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Participants will enjoy photographs of some of Minnesota historic homes, will learn more about the historical preservation process, will enjoy hearing stories of the home's original owners.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Upon review of collected survey results, participants indicated they:
Increased their knowledge of Minnesota history, places or culture
Increased their personal connection with history
Increased their interest in learning more about Minnesota diverse history and cultural traditions
Increased the likelihood they will have conversations about historical topics
Increased their perception of the Minnesota Historical Society as a valuable resource for personal well being
Source of Additional Funds
Minnesota History Center, local media, St James and Lewisville Libraries.
Project Manager
First Name
Dayle
Last Name
Zelenka
Organization Name
Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative
Street Address
1400 Madison Avenue, Suite 622
City
Mankato
State
MN
Zip Code
56002-5488
Phone
507-625-6169
Email
dzelen@tds.lib.mn.us
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