Blog #3
I have had so much fun the past few weeks learning new things while also improving skills that I have had, just have not used in a while! This past week was a little slower but it is prime vacation time for most families so I am not too surprised. I was still busy though, my first task of the week was to help out with inventory. One thing I will say, inventory in a museum that is filled with things is a lot more difficult than one could imagine. It was great being able to speak with some of the ladies who work with the Salem Museum in their past-time as volunteers! I was able to hear some of their Salem stories as well as learn what their interested in as well. I explored upstairs more than I have been able to which has been amazing. I am beginning to work on an exhibit for the museum that is all done by me, I won’t say exactly what it is yet but I have been able to do my Salem Research to find the perfect topic! I read the book, “A Town by the Name of Salem” by John Long and Mary Hill who gave great insight as to what Salem was like 1802 to 2002. The book was a big influence on my ultimate choice as it really detailed the hidden and forgotten history of Salem which is what I find the most intriguing. I also was able to read part of “Salem” A Virginia Chronicle” by Norwood Middleton who fun fact, used to live in the house the Museum was built in and around. Overall, I have had an extremely fun summer getting to know the town better as well as my research skills. My next task is tackling signs and my writing skills as well as how to put an exhibit together!
