Museums in Social Media
The Women's Museum
In 1996, Bonner literally had a dream about a place that told the stories of women's accomplishments and contributions to American life and history. Ms. Bonner, long-time president of the Foundation for Women's Resources, didn't just think about her dream. She made it happen. The Board of the Foundation for Women's Resources committed the original seed money for the museum. AT&T (formally SBC) launched the fundraising effort with an unprecedented $10 million challenge gift from the AT&T Foundation (formally SBC Foundation). Chairman of the Board and CEO, Edward Whitacre, Jr., made history with this grant, the largest single corporate foundation gift to any women's project or program in the United States. Whitacre offered the gift as a tribute to AT&T's female employees and customers. The Women's Museum capital campaign received commitments exceeding $30 million in less than four years. The task at hand was clear, but hardly simple - resuscitate a crumbling shell of a turn-of-the-century building and create a cutting-edge museum to effectively showcase women's history. Candace O'Keefe was appointed Executive Director of the museum and she directed an experienced team of professionals who brought the dream to life. Renowned architect Wendy Evans Joseph was selected as the museum's design architect because of her role as senior designer for the Holocaust Memorial Museum, in Washington, D.C. Bonner enlisted Dealey Herndon, partner of Herndon, Stauch & Associates, as project manager. Dallas-based F&S Partners, with architect Anita Moran as project leader, served as architectural firm of record. Whirlwind & Company of New York joined the team to plan, design and produce the 15,000 square feet of museum exhibits. The Women's Museum opened on September 29, 2000. The Museum provides a place where people can honor the past and explore the contributions of women through fun, state-of-the-art interactive exhibits. The Institute shapes the future through innovative and educational programs. With the help of tens of thousands of supporters, contributors, and believers, Cathy Bonner has proven the truth of what Eleanor Roosevelt once said: "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." The Women's Museum is a testament to the power of a national network of women.
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National women's history museum highlighting heroines stories & interesting tidbits of information for all types of women.
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