ADAMS, Mass. — The Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum has received a grant of $9000 from the Mass Cultural Council, through its Operating Grants for Organizations Program.

 

"Public support enables the Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum to provide quality educational programming for students, immersive experiential learning for college students and adults, and free public programs for the entire community,” said State Senator Paul Mark.

 

According to a press release, this grant signifies that The Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum provides significant public value through its programs and services. Last year, the museum brought Susan B. Anthony's story to over three hundred students. With a 59 percent increase in programming and museum attendance, the museum intends to continue to grow and expand its immersive and experiential learning capacity. In the coming year, the museum will welcome six college interns, hold numerous free public programs, and continue to draw tourists to the Berkshires with its events and guided house tours. 

 

"These funds will help preserve Susan B. Anthony's historic birthplace in Adams, MA, and will allow for expanded guided tours, school outreach, and free public programs for people of all ages," said State Rep. John Barrett III 

 

For this fiscal year, Mass Cultural Council has adopted a $34 million spending plan, allowing the Agency to award at least 2,500 grants totaling approximately $38 million to the Commonwealth's creative and cultural sector. 

 

Mass Cultural Council funds reach every community in the Commonwealth. Its mission is to advance the Commonwealth's creative and cultural sector by celebrating traditions and talents, championing its collective needs, and equitably investing public resources.

 

The Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum, located on 67 East Road in Adams, Mass., is open Thursdays through Mondays this summer from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.