Program

Public Programs: Humanities Projects in Museums and Historical Organizations

Period of Performance

5/1/1975 - 7/31/1976

Funding Totals

$5,305.00 (approved)
$5,305.00 (awarded)


New Britain's Peoples: Past and Present

FAIN: GM-10495-75

New Britain Youth Museum (New Britain, CT 06051-4227)
Alan J. Krauss (Project Director: May 1975 to present)

To open a new, expanded Youth Museum with exhibit focusing on local history and cultures. To introduce traditions and contributions of local ethnic groups; To increase personal and social identity in a multi-cultural environment; to develop community pride. The multi- media exhibit will include artifacts, slides, photos, maps, portraits, accompanied by the city's story on English and Spanish language tapes.