From: Dane County Historical Society <danecountyhistory@gmail.com> Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2017 10:37:52 -0500 Message-ID: <CAMfgKQccY9Jkdg7FtFrMqFJQc_afkdnkL_X6oncRdXKjnhnbLw@mail.gmail.com> Subject: Re: Blue Star Museum Participation
Hi Denise,
I worked at an historic house museum in Virginia for many years where we
were part of the Blue Star program. Although we were in an area where there
were quite a few more visitors who this program applied to, as you said it
was being part of the community and showing support for military families
that really made the difference. And we always received positive
feedback--many of the families didn't even know the program existed but
when it came up in conversation that they were visiting a family member
stationed there or that they had just moved to the area because of a
transfer, we would tell them about the program and that they received free
admission. We even would sometimes waive fees beyond the program dates to
continue to show our gratitude for the service and sacrifice of the
families.
Although the Dane County Historical Society does not have a museum, if we
did I would strongly encourage our board to consider being part of the Blue
Star program.
Thanks for bringing attention to this great program!
Best,
Helen
Helen Wirka
Administrator
Dane County Historical Society
Lussier Family Heritage Center
3101 Lake Farm Road
Madison, WI 53711
ph: 608-224-3605
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On Tue, Jun 13, 2017 at 8:00 PM, John and Denise Wright <jdwright2@tds.net>
wrote:
> Hello, All – I’m curious to know how many other historica
l museums are
> part of the Blue Star Museum program? It’s a national program (N
EA) where
> museums of all types agree to offer free admission to active military and
> their families from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
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> Our Swiss Historical Village & Museum has been involved with this program
> for several years. We don’t get a ton of activity (a little over
45 free
> admissions last season), but it’s such a positive way to acknowle
dge our
> country’s military families.
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> Here’s a link to the Blue Star Museum website in case youâ€
™d like more
> details:
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> https://www.arts.gov/national/blue-star-museums
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> Peace. – Denise Anton Wright (New Glarus Historical Society)
>