Dumbarton house will implement the first phase of an interpretative reinstallation project to improve the educational impact and overall experience for its visitors

Ended Project Grant Awarded Last action

Award ID
MA1019067519
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$91,809

Award facts

Assistance listing
45.301 Museums for America
Completion date
Funding
  • $91,809.00 Federal
  • $194,476.00 Non-federal
Place of performance
Washington, DC 20007, USA

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Description

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Project activities include the addition of new interior and exterior lighting as well as interpretive and wayfinding signs. The museum will also enhance its visitor center with improved accessibility, new furniture, and exhibits that set the scene for the stories to be shared inside the house. The project coordinator will manage in-person interviews and record observations from visitors to evaluate the effectiveness of the new interpretive approaches. The project follows ten years of research combined with progressive planning and assessment grants to transform the site from a traditional historic house museum to a visitor-focused experience.

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Who received award MA1019067519?

MA1019067519 was awarded to The National Society Of Colonial Dames Of America by Institute of Museum and Library Services (National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities) on November 1, 2019.

How much is award MA1019067519 worth?

$91,809 has been obligated on MA1019067519: $91,809 in federal funding and $194,476 in non-federal funding.

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