Museum Information

During the fall, 119 classrooms were visited in 10 different schools.

The Museum Educator has been concentrating outreach activities in Carson County and in the five adjoining counties of Armstrong, Gray Hutchinson, Potter, and Randall.

2,570 students and teachers were provided with personalized programs employing the Museum's seven history, art, and holiday trunks.

690 people viewed one or more of our 31 historical videotapes.

On-Site Activities and Public Programming

15.525 persons visited the Museum in 2000

6,242 came individually or in family groups from across the region from all parts of Texas, from 38 other states, and from 7 foreign countries

1,300 were part of the 30 guided tours; 1,000 were students and teachers from area schools

Another 3,000 people participated in a variety of activities, including meetings of social and business groups; lectures, workshops, and interpretive programs; weddings in the Conway Church; musical performances; and receptions for our exhibiting artists

More than 1,400 hours were spent by students, community volunteers, and instructors in the 2nd Annual Line Camp and 30th Annual Summer Youth program offered in Panhandle and White Deer

An Antique Automobile Show was held on museum grounds during the 35th Annual Museum Day in September. There were 28 entries from Carson and sorrounding counties

Exhibitions

19 temporary exhibits were shown in 2000; 3 utilized items from the Museum's permanent collection, and 16 were brought in from outside

Youthful talent was featured in the 8th annual Student Art Show, featuring works from Carson and Armstrong County schools

Collections

524 items were added to the permanent collection in 2000, including numerous books from Jo Stewart Randel's collection. At the end of the year the total collection numbered 24,902 items

Support

777 people contributed over 3,325 hours of their time, volunteering to help with museum activities and fundraising events