2018-497-E Finance - Historical Foundation of Hillsborough and OC outside agency agreement

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DocuSign Envelope ID: 8FFCF3D9- 3AF5 -4C83- 9829- AC9D4975107C EXHIBIT A: PROVIDER'S OUTSIDE AGENCY APPLICATION 2. AGENCY INFORMATION (Be Very Brief and Concise) Please provide the following information about your agency (2 pages OR LESS): a) Years in Operation, Date of Incorporation (Month/Year): Orange County Historical Museum, in operation for 58 years, was incorporated in 1983. The Historical Foundation of Hillsborough and Orange County ( HFHOC), incorporated in 2007, has operated OCHM for nine years. OCHM is open six days per week, and offers free admission to visitors. b) Agency's Purpose /Mission (no more than a few sentences): Mission of HFHOC is to enlighten and engage our community and visitors from around the world by preserving and interpreting the history of Orange County. c) Types of Services the Agency Provides (bullet format): • Exhibitions. • Public programs. • Publications. • Preservation of historic artifacts and documents relevant to Orange County history. • Make OCHM archives and collections available to researchers. • Support historic preservation efforts in Orange County. d) Agency's History with Providing These Services: The museum has extensive experience with programs for which we seek FY17 -18 funding: Program 1: Education through Exhibits: 59 years. The Orange County Historical Museum has provided public education through temporary and permanent exhibits for 59 years. From the first exhibits based on Colonial -era English weights and measures and Eno Rive Native American artifacts to a current look at tools of historic Orange County commerce, industry and government, exhibits inform and support museum visitors' understanding of our local history. Program 2: Outreach Education: 60 years. In 1957, the Orange County Historical Museum hosted its first field trip to a class of 7th graders. Museum staff continues to invest significant development and execution time in heritage education programs, at the museum and as outreach in Orange County public schools and the Orange County community. Primary audience: students in grades 1 - 5. Program 3: Preservation and Research: 60 years. The process of collection, preservation, and conservation of significant cultural artifacts supports the design, interpretations, and implementation of exhibits about Orange County history that continue to educate and delight our visitors. The museum offers access to its historic documents and other artifacts to those researching Hillsborough and OC history. Museum staff also provides individualized collections research assistance to support individual and community historical projects. e) Other Pertinent Agency Information (Ex. Has the agency experienced any major changes in the past year? Is there a new Executive Director? Are there new initiatives ?) Agency Information 1/23/2018 12:14 :22 PM Page 11 of 40