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Shenandoah Museum reports 193 visitors in March and $44,453 in TOT support to town
Summary
The Shenandoah Museum and Welcome Center reported 193 visitors in March and received several donations; the town received $44,453 in Transient Occupancy Tax funds that are being applied to museum expenditures and noted in a proposed budget amendment.
Museum Curator Lora Turner told the council the Town of Shenandoah Museum and Welcome Center had 193 visitors in March, including 44 attendees at an Irish Music Night held during the month. Turner reported donations received in March: $500 from the Shenandoah High School Alumni, $215 from the Shenandoah River Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, and $200 given in memory of Bob Smith, who had been active in planning the museum and donated original glass cases.
Town Treasurer Christl Huddle reported that the county distributed Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) funds and that the town received $44,453 to help offset museum expenditures; Huddle's memo about a proposed Fiscal Year 2025–26 budget amendment noting the TOT funds was received by council.
The minutes record the museum visitor counts and donations and note the TOT distribution; no vote on museum operations was recorded beyond receiving the memo and reports.
