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'Friends of the Lancaster County Historical Museum' forms as independent nonprofit, announces June 27 event
Summary
Anne Christie told council that a new independent nonprofit, Friends of the Lancaster County Historical Museum, has been formed with a board of local members to support museum programs, fundraising and outreach and announced a community 'Friends Wanted' event on June 27.
Anne Christie, speaking for the county historical commission, introduced the newly formed Friends of the Lancaster County Historical Museum and said the group has completed incorporation and received approvals from the IRS and the South Carolina Secretary of State.
"The Friends of the Lancaster County Historical Commission is a nonprofit group that seeks to raise funds for the museum's exhibits, programs, and build a membership base of individuals and businesses who are committed to the museum's success," Christie read from the group's mission statement. She listed the organization's initial board—Cathy Cato, Allison Jobe, Brenda Jones, Sandy Licatos, Susan Langford, Mickie Stacks and Bridal Taylor Driggs—and said the group has already staffed a booth at the Red Rose Festival and will host a Friends Wanted event and a courthouse‑history program on June 27.
Christie emphasized the new organization is independent of the county historical commission (its own 501(c)(3)) but that staff expect to partner with it much like they partner with the arts commission and the Native American Museum. Council thanked the presenter; no council action was required.
