Special Opportunities for Special People YOU can become a special part of the National Museum of the Morgan Horse as it is growing and developing. While the existing display is attractive and informative, the Museum has exciting plans for upgrading the permanent chronological presentation of 'The Story of the Morgan Horse" with interactive technology and professional artistic input, section by section. As each part is done, traveling exhibits and improved educational materials can be developed for each topic. If you would to contribute in a very special way, and are able to make such a gift, choose an area of the Museum you would like to sponsor. Each section will cost approximately $3,000. ____ Justin Morgan, the man ____ Figure, his sons, grandsons and early important descendants, and the contribution of Morgans to early American life - road, farm and racetrack. ____ Preservation of the breed - Linsley, Battell, organizing the Morgan Horse Club ____ Showing - from early shows up to the first Grand National ____ Westward Movement of the Morgans ____ Morgan Versatility ____ The Grand Natioanl & World Championship Morgan Horse Show, 1973 - present.
The Museum Library and Research Center is being used more and more as people realize what valuable books and collections are available at the Museum. Other possible projects you may wish to support, and be recognized for, include continuation of the Memorial Library, which was started through generous donations made in memory of Barbara Cole: ____ At least three more secure bookcases to protect many of the precious editions - Approx $1,200 each. ____ Computer hardware and software for public use in the Research Library - $2,000
Website: The initial work of establishing a website has been done. We now have our own domian name to help find us easier and a well designed beginning site. ____ Now your contributions could make possible a virtual tour and access to some of the wonderful treasures from the Archives - 5 donations of $2,000 each.
Each donor will be recognized with an attractive brass plaque bearing that person's name with an expression of appreciation and acknowdgement on the website.
The National
Museum of the Morgan Horse email:morgans@together.net
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