Hi all,

Based on the feedback that we got on line and off line from my previous inquiry about a possible MoMS exhibition on the Civil War Home Front, we have decided to pursue it as well as other ideas for MoMS next exhibition. 

Our plan is to develop 4 or 5 viable exhibition proposals this Spring and then send them later this Summer to all the councils and the small town museums and libraries that have hosted a MoMS exhibition in the past couple of years. 

We are developing some ideas from exhibitions or projects in development within the Smithsonian that we think could be adapted to a MoMS exhibition, but we would also like to get some feed back from you. Have you seen an exhibition recently that you think has all the elements that would make a good MoMS exhibition?  Or, do you have an idea for an exhibition concept that you think is viable?  We would love to hear your ideas.

Remember the trick to a good MoMS exhibition is that it must be national in scope but have a strong local connection to any town in any state across the country. We have also learned through the years that one word concepts are easiest to promote—barns, food, music, etc.

I am eager to hear your ideas and reactions from your colleagues on the listerv. So, please don’t be shy!

Carol

Carol G. Harsh

Director, Museum on Main Street

Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service

P.O. Box 37012, MRC 941

Washington, DC  20013-7012

202-633-5333

202-465-5267 (cell)