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Holston Heritage Museum shows new exhibits and seeks donations to expand programs
Summary
The Holston Heritage Museum presented a short video and asked the commission to continue financial and volunteer support for exhibit upgrades, interactive kiosks and school programming; museum leaders said they rely on donations and volunteers and do not charge admission.
Representatives of the Holston Heritage Museum briefed the commission about recent exhibit work, a short video project and plans to add interactive kiosks and programming for school groups.
Museum representatives said the museum is free and relies on volunteers and donations to preserve local artifacts, update exhibits and add technology such as tablet‑based video kiosks to connect visitors with exhibit content. A short video shown to the commission described the museum’s mission to preserve regional history and to engage younger visitors through technology and family programming.
Board members requested continued county support and noted recent public‑program bookings and school tours. The museum supplied a mailing address for tax‑deductible donations and invited commissioners and members of the public to visit.
No formal county appropriation or vote was taken during the presentation; commissioners recessed to other agenda items after the museum update.
