Amazement Square Childrens Museum

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Amazement SquareChildrens Museum

• Meredith Paysinger

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Outline

• Mission Events
• History Future
• Programs Suggestions
• Outreach Wrap Up

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Mission

• Amazement Square is dedicated to motivating
  children and adults of all backgrounds and
  abilities toward greater creativity and
  understanding of themselves and the world through
  hands-on learning. The museum's exhibits and
  educational programs encourage all participants
  to explore the arts and humanities, culture,
  science, technology and their interdisciplinary
  relationships.

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History

• J.W. Wood Building has been around for 150 years.
• 8 year plan and 7.8 million capital campaign
• March 24, 2001 became Amazement Square
• Part of Lynchburgs downtown history

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Programs and Outreach
Programs are designed to uplift the children and
enhance their learning They want to reach out
to all children, even the less fortunate.
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Events
My Event Contributions The Ugly Bug
Ball October 26, 2007 The
Festival of Trees November 11, 16, 17
and 18
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The Riverfront Skate Park
Opened November 10
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The Future
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Sixth year of operation Annual visitation of
90,000 Need for new space is critical
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Suggestions
More safety at location!
More Volunteers
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Wrap Up
Fun loving people Educational Well
organized Inspirational
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Questions?