2012-241 Co Manager - Historical Foundation of Hillsborough and Orange Co $4,000

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Exhibit B—Scope of Services—Fiscal Year 2012-13 Orange County Outside Agency Performance Agreement Certification Funded Amount: $4,000.00 Agency: Historical Foundation of Hillsborough and Orange County Program: Orange County Historical Museum Public Education through Exhibits and Archives Heritage Education Website Purpose: Orange County's funding supports the operations of the Orange County Historical Museum,which is operated by the Historical Foundation of Hillsborough and Orange County.The Museum's primary expenditures are staff and occupancy. Ongoing programs supported by this grant include Public Education through Exhibits and Archives, Heritage Education and the Museum's website. The Museum interprets the history of Orange County for the benefit of all, and is open to the public free of charge, 6 days a week, year-round. The Museum interprets history through the creation and installation of permanent and special exhibits that are open to the public. The Museum's Heritage Education programs,both on-site and outreach, serve school-aged children in Orange County and throughout central North Carolina, and assist educator's goals by confoiniing to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. The Museum maintains a website, Facebook page and a blog to reach visitors beyond the physical abilities of the Museum and share with them the research and history that the Museum stewards. The Museum protects and cares for unique and tangible pieces of Orange County history,including artifacts, documents, books,maps, and photographs and makes them available to researchers. The Museum serves Orange County residents of all ages, as well as visitors from other counties of North Carolina, different states of the U.S. and visitors from around the world. The Museum accomplishes these services through the work of a part-time Executive Director, paid front desk staff and volunteer efforts. Outcomes Program(1) Public Education through Exhibits and Archives 1. To reach and provide at least 8,025 visitors an educational opportunity through the use of the museum's exhibits and archives 2. To aide at least 25 researchers with their inquiries Program (2) Heritage Education 1. To reach and provide 3,000 school age children an interactive history learning experience. 2. To obtain a 10 % increase of Orange County children served by the Orange County Historical Museum.