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Title: Amazement Square Childrens Museum


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Amazement SquareChildrens Museum
  • Meredith Paysinger

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Outline
  • Mission Events
  • History Future
  • Programs Suggestions
  • Outreach Wrap Up

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Mission
  • Amazement Square is dedicated to motivating
    children and adults of all backgrounds and
    abilities toward greater creativity and
    understanding of themselves and the world through
    hands-on learning. The museum's exhibits and
    educational programs encourage all participants
    to explore the arts and humanities, culture,
    science, technology and their interdisciplinary
    relationships.

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History
  • J.W. Wood Building has been around for 150 years.
  • 8 year plan and 7.8 million capital campaign
  • March 24, 2001 became Amazement Square
  • Part of Lynchburgs downtown history

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Programs and Outreach
Programs are designed to uplift the children and
enhance their learning They want to reach out
to all children, even the less fortunate.
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Events
My Event Contributions The Ugly Bug
Ball October 26, 2007 The
Festival of Trees November 11, 16, 17
and 18
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The Riverfront Skate Park
Opened November 10
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The Future
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Sixth year of operation Annual visitation of
90,000 Need for new space is critical
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Suggestions
More safety at location!
More Volunteers
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Wrap Up
Fun loving people Educational Well
organized Inspirational
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