My Nonprofit Reviews

When I first found this Museum in 2006, I had lived in the area for quite some time and hadn't known it was just up the road, about 15 minutes away. Upon my first visit, I discovered a museum that was at once welcoming, expanding, hard-working, and interesting. Exhibitions continue to be a mix of art and history. I am amazed at the ability of this museum to produce the amount of exhibits and programs that it does each year with its limited staff.

It is a well-organized institution that really is "larger than life" in the sense that it is able to do what many mid-size museums do in a small museum's "body." The Museum is open year-round, and offers programming to match, never ceasing to put out a new event or educational program. They offer the "tried and true" All Souls Walk (a great Halloween treat!) and the Holiday Tea in the fall/winter, but are also really evolving to become a community-centered organization that tries new partnerships with surrounding non-profits and businesses. They have never done the same thing year-after-year, something is always different about the Museum when you walk in - I know from experience that this takes a significant amount of work, but the rewards for such an investment are great.

This institution is also a wonderful resource for local history. With impeccable filing and organization, the archivist and registrar are able to find almost anything you're researching. And with over 70,00 items, that says a lot. Their volunteers are truly dedicated, two of them offering almost full-time hours to the Museum, and that says a lot about an organization to me. This place is truly special, and I can't wait to see what they do next. I really encourage anyone to visit this museum and give the staff and volunteers there the courage and support they need to keep creating great experiences for visitors.

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