The Rural Voice, 1997-06, Page 27To make the museum's experience
more enjoyable and educational,
program interpreters, dressed in
period costume and using authentic
tools and work methods will be on
hand to demonstrate and explain their
farm chores.
The museum has a hands-on
approach at most of their exhibits and
have geared almost all of the
activities to include the whole family.
Gaunt hopes that the museum will
"We were trying
to save the
museum for
future
generations."
be able to have the opportunity to
work with the Conservation
Authority which is located very close
to the museum's land. There are
many programs that the two could
collaborate on and help increase
traffic between the two, he said.
Gaunt also hopes for new exhibits.
While history is nice, said Gaunt, the
here and now is also very important.
"Visitors should be able to see how
agriculture has evolved in the past
100 years," said Gaunt.
The museum plans to develop new
exhibits with the help of food and
agricultural businesses and other
organizations.
Rick Fortin, the general manager
of the museum, also has hopes that
the museum will continue to do well
under the private organization. He is
also sure of an attendance boost this
year. "Last year we had 50,000
visitors to the museum. This year we
are expecting at least 60,000," said
Fortin.
With new staff and volunteers
working at the museum this year,
Underwood says he is very optimistic
about what the museum can
accomplish. "I'm thrilled with the
personnel there," he said.
With the beginning of a new
season, everybody who was involved
in saving the museum is hopeful that
it will not be just as good as before,
but better.0
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