Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 3/19/2024
Item Status: New
From: Felisha Anderson, Director of Archives and History
Submitted by: Felisha Anderson, Director of Archives and History
______________________________________________________________________
ITEM TITLE
Title
Request to Meet with Town of Summerdale Regarding the Museum and Archives
End
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
As related to Summerdale Museum and Archives, authorize the Director of Archives and History to meet with the Town of Summerdale’s mayor and council to discuss a possible agreement between the Town of Summerdale and the Baldwin County Commission (Archives Department) regarding the management and operations of Summerdale’s Museum and Archives.
End
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Located at 300 West Jackson Avenue, Summerdale’s Museum and Archives is a hidden gem that is filled with the rich military history of those who fought in numerous wars throughout the nation’s history. Unfortunately, the museum has been closed to the public due to staffing issues.
The museum is stocked with photos of over 60 WWII Veterans and eleven (11) WWI veterans, some of which grew up or at some point lived in Summerdale, as well as exhibits of saltshakers collected from around the world, unique typewriters, dolls, artwork, and clothing items.
Although the current displays are near capacity, there is still potential for growth at the museum as members of the community continue to gather items and memorabilia from local families who want to keep the town’s history preserved and on display for the next generations to learn their heritage and for older generations to relive memories.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Felisa Anderson, Director of Archives and History, will report back to the Commission with the results from the meeting with the Town of Summerdale representatives.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): N/A
Additional instructions/notes: N/A