El Paso Museum of History receives $150,000 grant
7/21/2008
Washington, D.C.
News
CONGRESSMAN REYES ANNOUNCES $150,000 GRANT FOR THE EL PASO MUSEUM OF HISTORY
The Institute of Museum and Library Sciences through the Museums for America program has awarded a $150,000 grant to the El Paso Museum of History, Congressman Reyes, D-El Paso, announced today.
The funds will support a project called "Las Villitas," an exhibition that will represent historic neighborhoods in El Paso, such as Segundo Barrio, Chihuahita, Kern Place, Sunset Heights, and the Mission Trail. The exhibition will tell the story of the different neighborhoods of El Paso, with artifacts, photographs, text, and oral histories developed and loaned by the neighborhood. In addition, the grantee is providing matching funds in the amount of $173,764, which will cover staff and volunteer services provided by the city.
"I am pleased that The Institute of Museum and Library Services has funded this important project that preserves the rich history of some of our city's most culturally vibrant neighborhoods." Congressman Reyes said. "I congratulate the El Paso Museum of History and applaud the museum's staff for their outstanding work."
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation, and its mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas.
Vincent M. Perez
202-225-4831
vincent.perez@mail.house.gov
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