(April 7, 2016) The staff at the Purnell Museum are eager to welcome visitors for the 2016 season as they open the doors this spring.
As ice and snow have covered the roof, staff has been busy behind the scenes with renovations, which will be unveiled during an opening reception with refreshments on Friday, April 8 from 5-7 p.m.
Two new exhibitions, “A Timeline to Tomorrow” and “Snow Hill: Continuing Community Traditions,” focus on national and local history told through artifacts from the Purnell Museum’s collection of more than 10,000 pieces.
“We’re often called a big museum in a small building,” said Executive Director Dr. Cynthia Byrd. “Visitors are surprised to see the treasure trove of objects, cultural knowledge and educational programs house in this small historic church right here in Snow Hill.”
The new exhibits have been supported by a grant from the Lower Eastern Shore Heritage Council (LESHC), a local nonprofit which helps fund many cultural heritage projects on the lower Eastern Shore.
Admission is free, and refreshments will be served during the opening reception. For more information, to become a member, or to make a donation to support museum programming, visit purnellmuseum.org or call 410-632-0515.
As ice and snow have covered the roof, staff has been busy behind the scenes with renovations, which will be unveiled during an opening reception with refreshments on Friday, April 8 from 5-7 p.m.
Two new exhibitions, “A Timeline to Tomorrow” and “Snow Hill: Continuing Community Traditions,” focus on national and local history told through artifacts from the Purnell Museum’s collection of more than 10,000 pieces.
“We’re often called a big museum in a small building,” said Executive Director Dr. Cynthia Byrd. “Visitors are surprised to see the treasure trove of objects, cultural knowledge and educational programs house in this small historic church right here in Snow Hill.”
The new exhibits have been supported by a grant from the Lower Eastern Shore Heritage Council (LESHC), a local nonprofit which helps fund many cultural heritage projects on the lower Eastern Shore.
Admission is free, and refreshments will be served during the opening reception. For more information, to become a member, or to make a donation to support museum programming, visit purnellmuseum.org or call 410-632-0515.