Just six weeks remain until our Grand Re-Opening on Saturday, May 30th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Our preparations are moving at full speed.

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During the past month, significant improvements have been made.  To start, the full Board continues to meet every Monday, with two new members already in place and additional members expected to join in the coming weeks.  An off-cycle election for officers will be held on April 27th; our nominating committee has solicited nominations and soon will be presenting its nominations to the Board.

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Our newly formed “Friends of the Museum” Advisory Council will hold its first meeting on Thursday, April 23rd at 7:00 p.m.  Anyone who would like to be considered for the Council should send an email to its Chair, Sarah Brinton, at Sarah@delmarvadiscoverycenter.org.

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Our Re-opening Task Force is hard at work finalizing the plans for opening day.  You won’t want to miss a great day of special events, speakers, and extra surprises.  We are working actively on planning and installing new exhibits in the museum, some of which will be ready for the May 30th re-opening.

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The staff is happy to report that students are back in the building for their scheduled field trips.   

Toward our financial goals, we have applied for three new grants during the past week, our account at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore continues to grow (311 donations totaling $43,269), and we have received more than $120,000 in donations sent directly to the museum.  We encourage the community to continue to help us reach our goal of $200,000.  Please click the "Donate Here" button below to donate!

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This progress is a direct result of the strong backing and encouragement from the community, including donors, volunteers, and local partners. Such support has helped us to build and maintain momentum and to move confidently toward the re-opening and beyond.

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As May 30th approaches, we will continue sharing updates and milestones and building excitement for a re-opening that represents not just a return but also a fresh start toward sustainable long-term success as an organization and as a museum.

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If you would like to donate or make a pledge, please click the "Donate Now" button.  Or you can send a check, payable to the Delmarva Discovery Museum, to 2 Market Street, Pocomoke City, MD 21851.

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