Farewell Event for Museum Director Alex Gates is September 14, 2012

            The North Berrien Historical Museum regrets to lose Executive Director Alex Gates when he leaves his position on September 21, 2012. After five years with the museum, Gates will be relocating to Paris, France to continue his education. The North Berrien Historical Society wishes him the best of luck on this adventure and all his future endeavors.  We have organized a Farewell Party on Friday, September 14, at 7:00pm.  The gathering will be held Upstairs at The Friendly Tavern in Coloma, and all are welcome to attend.  Call the museum at (269) 468-3330 with any further questions.

            Alex began with the museum in June 2007 and since then much has been accomplished. During Alex’s tenure as Director/ Curator, over 2,000 objects, photographs, and documents were added to our collection while over 21,000 people were served in programs. A new parking lot and front sign made the museum more accessible and a year-round programming schedule kept visitors coming through the front door. The renewal of our operating millage in 2010 was no small feat during this recession.  Gates writes, “I am thankful to our community for their continuing support. I have had the pleasure of getting to know many area residents personally, and learning about local history first-hand. I look forward to staying in touch and hearing of future success here at the North Berrien Historical Museum.”  Further comments from Alex appear in the Fall 2012 Newsletter of the North Berrien Historical Society. The Board of Directors is interviewing candidates in early September to fill the position of Executive Director.