American Civil War Museum COVID-19 Adapted Public History Interpretation

FAIN: HC-274974-20

American Civil War Museum Foundation (Richmond, VA 23219-4328)
Stephanie Arduini (Project Director: May 2020 to May 2024)

Retention of twenty-five full and part-time staff and the hiring of a new part-time position to support the activities of the museum.

This grant will cover payroll expenses for key staff responsible for developing and implementing the museum’s essential public history and interpretation work, as well as underwrite some additional costs to help the museum continue to adjust its operations for the new post-COVID-19 reality. It will be key for the museum to cover staff time, materials, and contractor expenses to adapt its essential interpretative functions for the anticipated reality of virtual offerings, and continued hygiene and distancing protocol with reduced visitation (and revenue) for many months to come.