In the spirit of the Frozen Tundra, tonight’s Share Your Voice event at the Neville Public Museum will go on as scheduled. The Wisconsin Historical Society looks forward to sharing information about the exciting new state museum project with guests and hearing their thoughts on what makes Brown County unique.

Doors will open at 5:30 pm. The program begins at 6:00 pm. We are asking guests to use their discretion and join us only if they feel they are able to make it to the event safely.

The Wisconsin Historical Society is holding over 40 community events across the state to hear from local communities about what they would like to see in a new, modern state history museum on Wisconsin’s Capitol Square in Madison.

Following a brief presentation, guests will participate in two discussions where they will have an opportunity to share feedback on current design concepts and share their thoughts on how a state history museum can serve and represent the community. The input the Society receives at these public workshops will help shape future exhibits and storylines. 

The Neville Public Museum is located at 210 Museum Pl in Green Bay. The evening will start with an introduction to the new museum project. Guests will then hear from Christian Overland, Ruth and Hartley Barker Director of the Wisconsin Historical Society and then participate in two workshops. 

A full media advisory is below. We hope you can join us for this event. If you have any questions on the night of the event please call my cell phone at 608-250-9699. More information can also be found here: wisconsinhistory.org/newmuseum.

Thanks for your consideration. 

Kara

Media Advisory: Share Your Voice with the Wisconsin Historical Society on a New State History Museum

When: Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Time: 6:00-7:30 pm (Doors Open at 5:30 pm)

Where: Neville Public Museum, 210 Museum Pl, Green Bay, WI 54303

Why: The Wisconsin Historical Society will be visiting 40 communities in 2019 to hear from local residents about what they would like to see in a new, modern state history museum on Wisconsin’s Capitol Square in Madison and how a state history museum can represent their community.  

The local community is invited to join the Wisconsin Historical Society to share their thoughts and ideas and see design concepts for a new modern, state-of-the-art history museum. The goal of these sessions is to get feedback from educators, families, business leaders, and every sector of the public.

The evening will start with an introduction to the new museum project. Guests will then hear from Society director, Christian Overland and participate in two workshops.

Cost: This event is free and open to the public. 

Interview Opportunities: There will be opportunities to interview Christian Overland, Ruth and Hartley Barker Director of the Wisconsin Historical Society and Beth Lemke, executive director of the Neville Public Museum. 

Contact Information: Kara O'Keeffe, 608-250-9699