[BCMA] FW: NEWS RELEASE - For Immediate Release: Changing Concepts for the MSA Museum Society.

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Subject: 	FW: NEWS RELEASE - For Immediate Release: Changing Concepts 
for the MSA Museum Society.
Date: 	Wed, 2 Feb 2011 11:16:32 -0800
From: 	PR Coordinator <prcoordinator.msamuseum at shawbiz.ca>



*News Release*

For Immediate Release: January 28, 2011

Contact: Sheila Louise Wright, Media & PR Coordinator

Tel: 604-853-0313 -- Email: prcoordinator.msamuseum at shawbiz.ca 
<mailto:prcoordinator.msamuseum at shawbiz.ca>

Website: www.msamuseum.ca <http://www.msamuseum.ca>

*Changing Concepts for the MSA Museum Society.*

MSANewDirectionPoster1a*MSA Museum Society*is embarking on a new 
venture, taking us on an exciting journey of discovery into the future 
history of Abbotsford. Continuing to build on its 40 year legacy in 
Abbotsford in dynamic ways, and in concert with the City and other 
sponsors, "MSA Museum Society" will soon become an "interpretive centre".

This change brings with it a fresh image and fresh concepts for the 
future including an expansion of the site and a shift from a traditional 
museum. These changes will encompass an interactive *"interpretive 
centre"* and display areas focusing on the History & Heritage of 
Abbotsford, our Pioneers and their day to day lives, Archeology & First 
Nations, Ecology, and Industrial activities including agriculture, 
brick-making, Mill Lake and the lumber industry etc.... and of course 
the Trethewey House Heritage Site. In addition, there will be an outdoor 
staging area & band shell, parkland and display areas for community 
events, antique farm machinery displays, a small theatre, coffee shop & 
food service facilities and new parking areas.

Abbotsford has a unique and significant history. A "Heritage Discovery 
Centre" can have a historic focus grounded in community traditions and 
values yet still be a dynamic contemporary facility. Our vision is for 
the people of Abbotsford to be actively involved in telling their 
stories, creating exhibits, making presentations and contributing to 
many educational programs and activities.

*/"We will interpret the past, present and future of the people, 
industry and environment of Abbotsford."/*

**

*Please join us on Feb. 10th at 3pm --or- Feb. 17th at 7pm for an Open 
House where this new concept and direction will be discussed and 
presented to the public.*

*//*

The mission of the *MSA Museum Society* is to be the memory of the 
community by preserving and interpreting its history. The function of 
this mandate is to preserve, study and exhibit artifacts, and to educate 
and entertain the public. The Museum is a registered *Non-Profit 
Society* that depends on government grants, private donations and 
fund-raising efforts to provide its services to the people of Abbotsford.

We are open M-F, 9am-5pm (closed for lunch between 12-1pm). Tours of 
Trethewey House are given between 1-5pm weekdays. Pre-booking is 
encouraged, but drop-ins are welcome. A suggested donation of $3/Adult, 
$2/Senior/Student, $1/Child is appreciated.

If you have any questions, suggestions, concerns or comments, please 
call 604-853-0313 -or- email dorothy.msamuseum at shawbiz.ca 
<mailto:dorothy.msamuseum at shawbiz.ca>.

MSA Museum Society gratefully acknowledges the funding support provided by:

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