This was taken from a release from the Association of Indiana Museums (AIM). Please visit their website at indianamuseum.org for more information. The National Medal for Museum and Library Service, awarded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, recognizes five museum and five libraries each year, for programs and […]
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Yipppeee! We’ve being saying that a lot around here these days! With the National Medal award, it’s been an incredible fall at the General Lew Wallace Study and Museum. The staff and I are committed to excellence in museum programming and operations and to have this dedication awarded at the […]
What a great night! The staff and board of the General Lew Wallace Study and Museum were honored by the City Council of Crawfordsville, Indiana for winning the National Medal for Museum Service this year. The Council drafted a special resolution acknowledging our hard work, and the Council and audience […]
It’s great that Cinnamon got to go to Washington D.C. to receive the National Medal for Museum Services, but what’s going on around here? Well, the Crawfordsville City Council drafted a resolution to pass at Monday’s meeting to recognize the magnitude of this achievement, and specifically thank the staff, board, […]
Senator Evan Bayh has commented on the General Lew Wallace Study & Museum’s being awarded the 2008 National Medal. “The General Lew Wallace Study and Museum in Crawfordsville is a shining example of how well-preserved history can enrich our communities today,” said Senator Evan Bayh (D-IN). “The innovative programs of […]
First Lady Laura Bush will award the General Lew Wallace Study and Museum the 2008 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor for museums and libraries, at a White House ceremony on October 7. Each year, the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), in […]