Utica Institute Museum: “How can I get involved?” August 10, 2021
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Our Vision: Preserve the legacy of William Holtzclaw and share the importance of The Utica Normal & Industrial Institute in Southern Black Education
Current home of Utica Institute Museum
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4 Our first idea for gallery one (if we had unlimited space).
The current museum location.
Exhibit One: Original Utica Institute Office and equipment. Gallery One
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Exhibit One: Jubilee Singers: A Legacy in Song
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Here’s How We Started
Our First Museum was located in the Hinds AHS facility. 7
Additional Spaces Suggested • Sports Museum space • JD Boyd Gym • Old Apartment behind concession stand • Art Gallery in Bobby G. Cooper Fine Arts Center • Currently working on Mahogany Dancers Exhibit.
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Project Phases Phase 1 Stabilize vp home: replace roof, replace wall between den (gallery 2)and patio. Some plumbing and updating of bathroom
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Phase 2 Repair/upgrade sheetrock in gallery 1. Create kitchenette and upgrade all flooring. Phase 3
Phase 2 & 3 have been completed. Phase one still needs work. The public bathroom has not been completed. Kitchenette not completed. (as of August 2021)
Move archives and exhibits into the space (gallery 1 & 2. and archives)
Potential Projects •
Utica Institute Museum Outdoor landscaping Installation of wheelchair lift Historic Interpretative Walking Trail from museum to Holtzclaw Cemetery
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Utica Sports Hall of Fame Tile the floor downstairs $2800 Paint the walls & staircase $1800 Install spotlights for trophy cases Upper Deck Renovation to include glass wall railing, lighting and rooms for Football, Basketball & other sports
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So, What’s the Point?
Fundraising! We need money to make the dream a reality. Here’s how you can help: • Hinds Foundation (be sure to select Utica Institute Museum) https://www.hindscc.edu/alumni_community/ways-togive/index#gsc.tab=0
https://www.hindscc.edu/alumni_community/ways-to-give/foundation-onlinegiving/hindscc-foundation-giving-form#gsc.tab=0
• Hinds Foundation online giving form https://www.patreon.com/uticainstitute
• PATREON
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Thanks! Any questions?