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ThiCo Memorial representatives seek Camden County support for national recognition and museum expansion
Summary
Representatives of the ThiCo Memorial told commissioners their documentary received three Emmy nominations and asked the board to write letters supporting a Congressional Gold Medal and for assistance as the museum looks to expand.
Representatives of the ThiCo Memorial and Museum addressed the Camden County Board of Commissioners to thank the county for prior support and to request continued assistance with two initiatives: letters in support of a Congressional Gold Medal and help as the museum seeks a larger facility.
Emera Gibbs, introduced as the museum’s chief executive officer, and Jamie Everett described recent recognition for their documentary and ongoing outreach. Everett said the documentary had been shown to visitors who then came to the museum and urged commissioners to write letters to the President in support of a Congressional Gold Medal for the community the museum commemorates. “If you all will write him a letter in favor of the Congressional Gold Medal,” Everett said, referring to President Donald J. Trump by name in the meeting.
Representatives also said the museum had been nominated for three awards from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (Emmy nominations) and that the museum needs more space to house artifacts. They asked for continuing county support to help preserve, educate and promote local history.
Action and next steps: The item was presented during the public‑comment portion of the meeting. Commissioners listened and the transcript records requests for letters and continued support; no formal county action or appropriation was taken during the meeting.
