Plans are under way to build a new interpretive center that provides the long-awaited space we need to further explore voting rights and human rights for all! This expansion provides higher quality housing for our delicate archive material, many exhibit rooms where guests can freely interact with history, and designated rooms for everything from community events to Anthony Museum board meetings. Our President & CEO made a public statement this month, “We want to have a thriving gateway that is a part of an urban village…when you drive by, instead of seeing vacant city lots, you’re going to see people walking around and interacting,” said Hughes. “And we’ve had a wonderful response from the people who will be our new neighbors on Jefferson Avenue.” Most importantly, the center will comfortably expand our visitor capacity (currently limited to 35 visitors at a time, by fire code). We are excited to move ahead with this project that will allow us to expand our reach and impact. Architectural plans are in the schematic phase, to be finalized soon.
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