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Galveston Historical Foundation outlines master‑planning push for Juneteenth museum
Summary
The Galveston Historical Foundation and partners said they will begin a six‑month request for qualifications and proposals to hire a master‑planning team for a privately funded Juneteenth museum, then follow with broader community engagement and site selection.
Duane Jones, executive director of the Galveston Historical Foundation, told the City Council at its Oct. 23 workshop that the foundation has launched a six‑month effort to solicit qualifications and proposals for a master plan to advance a Juneteenth museum in Galveston.
Jones said the initiative is privately funded and stressed the current phase is planning only: the foundation is not buying property, selecting a site, or beginning construction. He described the work as a common step that will let the foundation and its project partners firm up a master plan and public…
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