Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 2/5/2019
Item Status: New
From: Felisha Anderson, Archives Director
Submitted by: Felisha Anderson, Archives Director
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ITEM TITLE
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Alabama 200 Bicentennial and Archives Public Outreach Events for 2019
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
In observance of the Alabama 200 Bicentennial Celebration and in promoting Archives and the work of archivists who preserve the history of Baldwin County, approve the Baldwin County Department of Archives and History staff and the AL 200 Baldwin County Bicentennial Committee to host/promote on-site, off-site, and nonstandard hours events to include the following:
1) Bicentennial History Fair at Daphne High School on Friday, February 22, 2019, from 6:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
2) School Days at Fort Mims - Wednesday, February 6, 2019 - Friday, February 8, 2019.
3) Bicentennial Pre-Easter Festival at Bicentennial Park in Stockton on Sunday, April 14, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
4) Removal of the County Seat Re-enactment on Thursday, October 10, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
5) 9th Annual Haunted Hay Rides at Bicentennial Park on Friday and Saturday, October 18 and October 19, 2019 from 5:000 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
6) Bicentennial Float to participate in all Christmas parades throughout the county during the month of December 2019
7) Time to Eat, Y’all! - A Celebration of our Culinary Heritage in Baldwin County. The date is TBD.
8) The Future Emerges from The Past - A project, honoring the lives, works, and contributions of African Americans and Baldwin County Historically Black Schools and Churches.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: BCC Work Session 01/22/2019
Background: The events and outreach projects in the list above are culminating events and projects in progress in celebration of the state’s bicentennial which commemorates on December 14, 2019. Alabama 200 is an opportunity to experience and explore the state of Alabama. It is also a chance to celebrate the state in each of the 67 counties.
The staff of the Baldwin County Department of Archives and History and the AL 200 Baldwin County Bicentennial Steering Committee has worked to engage communities and encourage citizens and visitors alike to explore and learn about the state of Alabama and Baldwin County. The bicentennial projects have engaged residents and visitors in educational programs, community activities, and statewide initiatives that teach, inspire, and entertain.
This celebration is an opportunity to chart a vibrant, prosperous future for the state and for Baldwin County with history as our guide.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $5,000.00
Budget line item(s) to be used: 51906-5219 and 51906-5150-200
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:
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Felisha Anderson, with support of the Baldwin County, AL 200 Bicentennial Steering Committee and Archives staff, will coordinate all events
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): N/A
Additional instructions/notes: N/A