Old First Historic Trust Inc

THE SNYDER ACADEMY OF ELIZABETHTOWN WILL COLLABORATE WITH UNION COUNTY COLLEGE TO PRESENT THE 1968 MUSEUM PROJECT. THE PROJECT WILL PRODUCE THREE EXHIBITIONS FOCUSING ON THE THEMES OF PROTESTS, ICONIC LEADERS, AND SOLDIERS AND HIPPIES. UNION COUNTY COLLEGE STUDENTS WILL CREATE THE LAYOUTS FOR THE SPACES, USE TECHNOLOGY TO ANIMATE THE DISPLAYS, AND LEAD GROUP TOURS. THE PROJECT ADDRESSES A DOCUMENTED NEED FOR ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) STUDENTS AT THE COLLEGE TO IMPROVE THEIR ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS. THE EXHIBITIONS ARE INTENDED TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS AND ADULTS TO LEARN ABOUT THE SOCIAL AND POLITICAL ISSUES OF 1968, GAIN A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF HOW THE PAST IMPACTS THE PRESENT, AND REFLECT ON HOW THEIR ACTIONS CAN SHAPE THE FUTURE. THE MUSEUM'S SUCCESS IN ATTRACTING NEW AUDIENCES AND SERVING THE COMMUNITY AS A CATALYST FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT WILL BE MEASURED BY SURVEY RESULTS, THE DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE OF VISITORS TO THE 1968 MUSEUM, AND THE ONLINE SITE FOR THE PROJECT.