Historical Commission Agenda and Packet 2011 04 20

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Memorandum To:Historical Commission From:Bridget Bacon, Museum Coordinator Date:April 12, 2011 Re:Museum Coordinator’s Report I attended the ANFRM Professional Group meeting at the Forney Museum of Transportation in Denver on March 14, 2011. The accompanying program for museum professionals related to the unique issues that arise when working with teen volunteers and older volunteers at museums. I have continued to assista local author who is writing a book about Louisville by providing historical information as well asimagesfrom the Museum’s collection. More information about the book will be forthcoming.I also provided information about Louisville history, in response to their requests, to two newspaper writers who are working on articles about Louisville. SimplexGrinnell has completed its installation of a fire detection system in the Museum buildings, funded by the City of Louisville!The system involves three types of alarms: smoke alarms, high heat alarms, and fire alarm pull stations. Anne Robinson, Diane Marino, and I will be meeting to plan for this summer’s historical walking tours. Anne will continue with her downtown tours, while Diane will be organizing one or more toursof the historical residential area. We will work on determining the total number of walking tours and the dates. Pete Lindquist, author of “The Untold Story of Louisville’s First Years” that appeared in the Fall 2010 issue of The Louisville Historian, is working on a follow up article for the Historical Museum. HeandI have tentatively scheduled it to appear in the Historianin 2012. The Museum and Library are sponsoring two programs in recognition of National Preservation Month in May: Beth Barrett’s program on historic theaters in Colorado, “High Drama,” is scheduled for th Wednesday, May 4at 7 PM at the Library. The program is based on Beth’s book of the same name. rd On Monday, May 23,at 7 PM at the Library, the program “Energy Upgrades to Historic Buildings” will show audience members how to improve energy performanceandcomfort without destroying the character of a historic home or business.This program is being additionally sponsored by the Historic Preservation Commission and the Sustainability Advisory Board. The most recent History Book Club topic, in April, was“Saloons and the West.” In lieu of a May meetingwith a topic, the group will attend Beth Barrett’s program on historic theaters on May th 4.