From: "Jarrod Roll" <mclhr@centurytel.net> Subject: Monroe Co Local History Room wins state award Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2018 13:02:46 -0600 Message-ID: <00ce01d48c03$f235a720$d6a0f560$@centurytel.net>
MONROE COUNTY LOCAL HISTORY ROOM RECEIVES STATE AWARD
The Monroe County Local History Room, located in Sparta, Wisconsin, was
recently awarded the 2018 Wisconsin Federation of Museums' Institutional
Award of Excellence for their new exhibit "Monroe County: A to Z." The
Wisconsin Federation of Museums (WFM) is an affiliate-based nonprofit
organization supporting Wisconsin museums and the Wisconsin museum
profession.
The theme of "Monroe County A to Z" exhibit is that of a colorful, alphabet
history pop-up book that highlights what is special about Monroe County from
corner to corner. Each letter of the alphabet represents a place, person,
or event that is remarkable about the county. For example, "A" for
Astronaut Deke Slayton, "B" for Bike Trail, "C" for Cranberries, all the way
through to "Z" for the "zzzt, zzzt" of the saw blade that was once commonly
heard in the northwestern corner of the county during the lumbering era of
the 1800s.
"Monroe County A to Z" is a professionally made, fully interactive exhibit
which features 27 hands-on components--things that the visitor can touch,
lift, turn, and hear to learn more about the subject. In addition, historic
artifacts and images are featured. Pica Grove Image Allies of Sparta
fabricated the exhibit using designs created by Local History Room staff.
According to Wisconsin Federation of Museums' President, Sarah Kapellusch,
"the Monroe County Local History Room was selected as this year's award
recipient because their 'Monroe County: A to Z' exhibit is an outstanding
example of design creativity, community support and visitor engagement." In
just under 300 square feet, the Local History Room created a colorful,
interactive three-dimensional display highlighting the history of the area
through use of the letters of the alphabet. Each section of the exhibit has
an engaging, hands-on component and the content supports local school
curriculum. Through working with display fabricator Pica Grove of Sparta,
local artists and community members, along with additional funding support
from area businesses, organizations, and individuals, the Local History Room
has created a true community exhibit celebrating the history of Monroe
County."
The Monroe County Local History Room, located at 200 West Main St., Sparta,
connects people to the past in meaningful and engaging ways. The "Monroe
County: A to Z" exhibit is available to view during the History Room's
normal hours of operation: 9-4:30, Monday through Saturday. Admission is
free. For more information visit www.Facebook.com/MCLHR
<http://www.Facebook.com/MCLHR> .
Hannah Scholze (left) and Jarrod Roll (right) of the Monroe County Local
History Room, recently received the 2018 Wisconsin Federation of Museums'
Institutional Award of Excellence at the Wisconsin Museum Conference in
Kenosha. Greg Vadney, Vice President of WFM, is in the center.
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Jarrod Roll
Director / County Historian
Monroe County Local History Room & Museum
200 West Main St.
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-8680
www.MonroeCountyHistory.org <http://www.monroecountyhistory.org/>
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