Panel debates renaming museum amid fundraising concerns
Committee members and the director discussed potential name changes — suggestions included 'War Memorial Museum' — and whether a different name would broaden audiences and improve fundraising; Robertson said corporate fundraising has been limited by the current name.
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Committee members suggested a more inclusive name could better reflect the museum’s broader collections and help attract a wider audience. One committee member said a name such as 'South Carolina War Memorial Museum' "captures a broader audience" and is "consistent" with the museum's mission to cover multiple wars and periods.
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