The jimmie rodgers museum will bring meridian's musical heritage into classrooms through a traveling exhibit, youth workshops, and a community oral history initiative

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Award ID
IGSM260583OMS26
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$25,000

Award facts

Assistance listing
45.301 Museums for America
Completion date 16% complete
Place of performance
Meridian, MS, USA

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Description

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Portable exhibit panels and educational programs will introduce students to the legacy of jimmie rodgers and meridian's role in the development of american music. The project will also document approximately 15-20 oral history interviews with musicians, festival participants, and community members connected to the historic jimmie rodgers music festival. Project outcomes include an oral history archive and educational materials that will support future museum interpretation, outreach programming, and research. Primary beneficiaries include K-12 students, researchers, and museum visitors.

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Who received award IGSM260583OMS26?

IGSM260583OMS26 was awarded to The Jimmie Rodgers Foundation, Inc. by Institute of Museum and Library Services (National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities) on September 1, 2026.

How much is award IGSM260583OMS26 worth?

$25,000 has been obligated on IGSM260583OMS26.

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