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April 2018 - Second Quarter
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Monday at the Museum
is a monthly program aimed at preschool children between the ages of 2-6 years old featuring a different theme each month.
It is first come first serve for up to 20 children per session. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Time: 10 am
Cost: $4 per child;
$2 for a member's child
April 9, 2018
Master's Week:
Children will learn about the area's golf history and the Masters Tournament and will create golf ball bugs.
May 14, 2018
Cook Books: The history of southern cooking will be discussed and afterwards children will decorate their own recipe book.
June 4, 2018
Row, Row, Row Your (St. Petersburg) Boat: Children will learn the history of the Saint Petersburg boat and the later craft a boat of their own.
Space is limited for Monday at the Museum Programs, so make sure you contact Harvee White, the Education Manager at 706-722-8454 or education@augustamuseum.org to reserve a spot for your child!
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Saturday, May 5, 2018
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Augusta Museum of History and the Augusta Archaeological Society present Archaeology Day at the 1797 Ezekiel Harris House. Spend the day on the Ezekiel Harris House grounds for free tours, talks and demonstrations. Join a team of archaeologists from The Augusta Archaeological Society as they identify and classify prehistoric and historic artifacts and collections, as well as demonstrate flint knapping and primitive weapons use.
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From the Executive Director
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"Strategic planning is an organizational management activity that is used to set priorities, focus energy and resources, strengthen operations, ensure that employees and other stakeholders are working toward common goals, establish agreement around intended outcomes/results, and assess and adjust the organization's direction in response to a changing environment. It is a disciplined effort that produces fundamental decisions and actions that shape and guide what an organization is, who it serves, what it does, and why it does it, with a focus on the future. Effective strategic planning articulates not only where an organization is going and the actions needed to make progress, but also how it will know if it is successful
." Balanced Scoreboard Institute.
I found this concise explanation of why non-profits and for profits organizations should have strategic planning. The Augusta Museum of History's Board of Trustees in February met to examine and update the 2016 Strategic Plan. In addition to spending time to discuss aspects of the plan in detail, it provided calculated method of engaging the Board in planning for tomorrow and beyond. It gives board and staff alike, an opportunity to step back and reflect on present and future goals and objectives.
GOAL 1:
Create activities, programs, and events that promote learning and serve the needs of diverse audiences.
GOAL 2:
Present the rich and varied history of the Central Savannah River Area through relevant, inclusive and compelling exhibitions.
GOAL 3
: Create new and strengthen existing relationships to form strategic alliances with community agencies that will advance the museum's mission.
GOAL 4
: Enhance the Augusta Museum of History's image as a community-wide asset to emphasize its contributions toward a higher quality of life.
GOAL 5
: Maintain an acquisitions program to collect and preserve the region's material history which supports the museum's mission.
GOAL 6
: Expand funding sources and grow revenue to ensure financial stability necessary to 1) grow the operating budget and 2) to increase the endowment by 2020.
GOAL 7
: Create an environment in which a unified staff and engaged board work together to achieve organizational excellence.
In addition to the Goals, staff have developed specific Objectives, Strategies and Actions to accomplish these Goals.
Strategic plans by their very nature are subject to modification and to evolve given our ever-changing world.
Nancy J. Glaser, Executive Director
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The most recently installed exhibit is the second half of the
Life Cycles: Dressing for All Occasions. The exhibit features textiles from the museum's collection, specifically a selection of clothing from the 20
th century. Special celebrations and clothing have always helped to instill an awareness of the human cycle, and this exhibit follows several people across the generations, from birth to death. The Wells Fargo Textile Case is located on the second floor of the museum and this limited-run exhibit will only be on display until June 2018. Come and check it out!
Funded by the Wells Fargo Foundation
Alyssa Magnone, Registrar
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County Corner:
Richmond, GA
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This postcard was part of several archival materials donated to the museum regarding Windsor Springs Water Company. It was established in 1905 and was a successful business for over a century, closing in 2007.
In its heyday, the company provided Augusta, Savannah, Charleston, and Aiken with fresh, pure spring water.
The postcard shown here, which features a picture of the spring itself, was used to notify customers that the telephone number for the store on Jackson Street (now 8
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Street in downtown Augusta) had changed from 112 to 600.
Donated by Charlotte Kitchen
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New Acquisitions
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This military flag with campaign streamers (decorations attached to military flags to recognize particular achievements/events of a military unit) is from the 319th Transportation Company, an Army Reserve unit from Augusta, Georgia.
During the Vietnam War, they transferred ammunition and rations to the First Infantry Division near the Cambodian border. They suffered only one casualty and received a meritorious unit citation and numerous individual awards.
Donated by the 319th Transportation Company Vietnam Veterans
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Open All Masters Week
April 1-8
Holiday Closures
Memorial Day, May 28
April 9th, May 14th, June 4th at
Voices of the Past
The Petersburg Boat Captain
April 21, May 19, & June 16
The Other Tubmans
April 14, May 12, & June 9
Brown Bag
History Series
"Augusta, GA: Golf Car Capital of the World"
- George Inman, Former CEO & Chairman, Club Car, Inc.
April 11, 2018
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The Rise and Fall of the Textile Industry
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Rebecca Rogers, Director of Marketing, Augusta Canal Authority
May 9, 2018
Richard Bell, Retired Major, Augusta-Richmond County and Augusta Police Dept. and Railroad Enthusiast
June 13, 2018
Time:
Times
begin at 12:30 p.m., ends at 1 p.m. followed by Q&A
Participants should bring a lunch; the Museum will only be providing beverages. Lunch can begin as early as 11:30 a.m.; the lecture runs from 12:30 - 1:00 p.m.
Location
: Museum's Rotunda and History Theater
Cost: $3 for non-members/free for members
Other Events
Archaeology Day
Ezekiel Harris House, May 5, 2018
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mangelly Accordion Concert
Mother's Day, May 13, 2018
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Museum Escape Program
By Appointment Only
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As always, we appreciate your generous contributions and our wonderful Museum members. To see our current list of Donors,
To view our Members,
We thank you!
Mr. and Mrs. Lyle M. Glascock
Dr. and Mrs. Michael Haynes
Dr. Jim Hudson and
Mrs. Pat Knox-Hudson
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Hull
Mr. and Mrs. George Meinhold
Mr. and Mrs. W. Charles Moye
Mr. and Mrs. H. Monty Osteen, Jr.
Patron Members:
The Honorable and Mrs. H. Scott Allen
Augusta Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Mr. and Mrs. W. Franklin Abbott III
Mr. and Mrs. Brian J. Mulherin
Mr. and Mrs. Lowell E. Barnhart
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph I. Converse
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Nesbit
Dr. Lloyd B. Schnuck, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Barry Storey
Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Whitworth
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So Much More to Discover!
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Spring is here and in Augusta that means that The Masters Tournament is quickly approaching!
Can you find this golf ball that was introduced to the sport in 1618?
It is known as the "Featherie" or "Feathery." They were painstakingly handcrafted from goose feathers and leather. Featheries were expensive to purchase, but could travel further than their predecessor, the "Hairy," making them a desirable upgrade for anyone who could afford them.
On loan from Frank Christian
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Batter up! Although they have gone by several different team names since their founding in 1980, the Augusta Greenjackets have been a go-to Spring and Summer activity for the CSRA community.
While they are currently affiliated with the San Francisco Giants, they were at one time an affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Under this affiliation, they were first known as the Macon Pirates, since their stadium was in Macon, Georgia, and then changed their name to the Augusta Pirates in 1988 when their stadium moved.
Can you find this pennant advertising the Augusta Pirates?
On loan for exhibition from Ed Holmes
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Now open: Online Museum Shop
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Choose from a variety of different products including t-shirts, books and gift packages.
Please check back in regularly, as we are adding new items all the time!
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Why do museum professionals wear gloves? We wear them not only to protect the objects, but also ourselves! Our hands are naturally covered with oils and moisture and these can damage objects, both on immediate contact and over years of repeated handling. Additionally, certain objects could contain toxic substances, like arsenic, mercury, or lead, and gloves protect us from potential health risks. Wearing white cotton gloves used to be the standard for handling museum objects. However, in recent years, using nitrile gloves has become the new professional standard. Cotton gloves do not act as a sufficient barrier between the object's surface and the person's hands since they are porous. They can also snag easily on rough surfaces and can be slippery on smoother surfaces. Additionally, they can be bulky and interfere when working with objects that are more delicate. Nitrile gloves provide a more sufficient barrier, a better grip, and tighter fit. Additionally, unlike latex, there is less of a risk of an allergic reaction. Be sure to purchase nitrile gloves from a reputable source, in the correct size for your hands, and ones that are powder free.
Alyssa Magnone, Registrar
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Education Update
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Master's Week is almost upon us, and despite a recent cold spell, spring is in the air. This is an exciting time for educational programming at the Augusta Museum of History. New programs along with old favorites make up the museum's busy spring schedule.
Jud C. Hickey
The education manager visited the Jud C. Hickey Center for Alzheimer's Care for the first time in February. Attendees enjoyed a trip down memory lane, viewing historic photographs of Augusta. They even help us to identify some of the images! Everyone had so much fun, that the Center and the Museum decided to make the visits a bimonthly occurrence.
Augusta Exchange Club Education Grant
The Museum wishes to thank the Augusta Exchange Club for selecting us as one of the recipients for their 2018 grants. The grant will fund a Civil Rights Movement Touch and See Chart. The cart will uphold the Museum's mission to be a steward for Augusta's diverse past.
New Docent
The Education Department has a new docent, Maria Espinosa. Welcome aboard!
The Augusta Museum's Education Department continues to provide our regular Monday at the Museum programming, tours, and primary source programs. Please see the Education Section of the website for more details. Museum Escape Room programs are available by reservation only by contacting Harvee White at education@augustamuseum.org.
Please stop by the Augusta Museum of History for unique programming experiences.
Harvee White,
Education Manager
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New Museum Collection Interns
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Amanda-Leigh Starbird
Wilkinson Photography Collection
My name is Amanda-Leigh Starbird and I am originally from Orange County, California. I attended the University of California, Davis, earning my Bachelor of Science in Pre-Veterinary
Animal Science, but I wanted to include history during my college career and earned a minor in Medieval Studies.
Shortly after graduation, I married my husband Dylan and we moved
to Augusta in 2014 when he was stationed at Fort Gordon. I decided to pursue my lifelong passion for history and the Augusta Museum of History has given me that chance, first as a volunteer and now as the Wilkinson Collection Intern.
This position gives me the opportunity to gain experience in the field of Museum Studies, which I intend on pursuing as a career.
Amanda-Leigh Starbird, Wilkinson Collection Intern
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Fitz-Symms Photography Collection
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My name is Emily Horbatch and I am the new Collections Management Intern at the Augusta Museum of History. I am a graduate student at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland and will be graduating this May
with a Master of Arts in Museum Studies and a Graduate Certificate in Digital Curation.
I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology from Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan which is where I recognized my passion for museum work after I spent time volunteering at the Michigan State University Museum.
I am excited by what digitizing can offer museums in terms of artifact access and preservation, so I am grateful for this opportunity to continue to explore and support this with an internship as I scan and create digital copies of photographic negatives from the Fitz-Symms Photography collection.
Emily Horbatch,
Fitz-Symms Collection Intern
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