Hi Carol!



Here in North Carolina I do not believe that we have previously partnered
with our Main Street program but what a great opportunity! There is
certainly significant overlap and we will definitely look into developing a
partnership as we plan our next tour. Thanks for sharing!



Best,





Caitlin Patton

Program Coordinator

North Carolina Humanities Council

320 E. 9th Street, Suite 414

Charlotte, NC 28202

(704) 687-1520 (Main)

(704) 687-1521 (Direct)

www.nchumanities.org







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*Subject:* State Main Street organizations...a question



Hi all,



Last week I attended a Program Planning meeting for Hometown Teams in
Louisiana.  Brian invited Ray Scriber, Director of Louisiana Main Street,
to talk to the group about building strong partnerships in their
communities.  It was fabulous!



I’m curious about two things:

1)      How many of you partner with your state Main Street organizations?

2)      How many of your MoMS host communities involve local Main Street
organizations in their planning?



So many communities these days seem to be divided, sometimes along race
lines or struggling to find ways to include new immigrant groups, etc.  Are
the Main Street programs in your states strong? Could they be instrumental
in providing some training for MoMS host communities about ways to build
strong partnerships?



Just thinking about how MoMS can continue to make a strong impact in the
host communiteis.  Would love to hear your ideas!



Best,


Carol



Carol G. Harsh

Director, Museum on Main Street and Special Projects

Smithsonian Institution, SITES

P.O. Box 37012 MRC 941

Washington, D.C. 20013-7012



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Tel: 202-633-5333

Fax: 202-633-5344

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