LIVING HISTORY FOR THE CUPERTINO HISTORICAL MUSEUM: A FEASIBILITY STUDY
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Authors
Carson-Croes, Judith L.
Issue Date
1991
Type
Capstone
Language
en
Keywords
1. Final Projects (Museum Studies) 2. Historical museums--Planning 3. Historical museums--California--Cupertino. 4. Cupertino Historical Museum. 5. McClellan Ranch Park.
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Abstract
This study had the purpose of determining the feasibility of establishing a living history program at McClellan Ranch Park for The Cupertino Historical Museum. The results of the study will be integrated into the long-range planning scheduled for the fall.
The primary objectives of the study were: To assess the need for expanded history programs, especially living history, in Cupertino. To recommend preliminary program activities based on the results of the community needs assessment. To evaluate McClellan Ranch Park as the site for the new program. To project the capital and operating costs of expanding the programs of the Museum to include living history. To identify possible funding sources for the program.
In addition, the study provides The Cupertino Historical Society and Museum with a preliminary assessment of the market and the needs of the community as they relate to local history programs, which can be used for other program planning, a basis for projecting costs for2 future projects, and a document useful when presenting museum planning concepts to the City of Cupertino or other organizations and individuals, including those approached for funding assistance. Not within the scope of this study were considerations of major restoration costs or costs associated with collections management for new programs.