The king manor museum will create a series of three exhibitions about local and national history as well as the abolition of slavery in new york
Ended Project Grant Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- IGSM255426OMS24
- Recipient
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King Manor Association Of Long UEI K4URHA156K35
- Awarding agency
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Institute of Museum and Library Services
National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities
- Obligated
- $120,000
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 45.301 Museums for America
- Completion date
- Funding
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- $60,000.00 Federal
- $60,000.00 Non-federal
- Place of performance
- Jamaica, NY 11432, USA
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About this award
The King Manor Museum was awarded a $120,000 Project Grant by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Museums for America (CFDA 45.301) program. The grant will support the creation of a series of three exhibitions exploring local and national history, as well as the abolition of slavery in New York. The exhibitions will focus on the history and legacy of antislavery activism from 1805 through the end of the Civil War, the history of Jamaica, Queens, and the American Bicentennial commemoration in 1976. The museum will work with community members to co-curate the exhibitions and conduct associated public programming for the benefit of the local Southeast Queens community. The grant term runs from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2026.
Description
The museum presents the history of the king family, focusing on rufus king (1755-1827), a founding father and anti-slavery advocate in early american government. The exhibitions will explore such topics as: the history and legacy of antislavery activism from 1805 (which was when rufus king purchased the property) through the end of the civil war, the history of jamaica queens, and the american bicentennial commemoration in 1976. Staff will work with community members to CO-curate exhibitions. Staff will conduct associated public programming with the exhibitions for the benefit of the local southeast queens community.
Quick answers
Who received award IGSM255426OMS24?
IGSM255426OMS24 was awarded to King Manor Association Of Long by Institute of Museum and Library Services (National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities) on September 1, 2024.
How much is award IGSM255426OMS24 worth?
$120,000 has been obligated on IGSM255426OMS24: $60,000 in federal funding and $60,000 in non-federal funding.
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