Dr. Swann-Wright (lright) explains artifacts to docents

On Saturday, August 4, Dianne Swann-Wright, curator for the Museum’s new exhibit, “Trouble Don’t Las Always” led a training session for museum docents. Dr. Swann-Wright explained how to give public tours to adults and children; the historic context for the exhibit, and how to talk about text panels, artifacts and exhibit themes. And, she led the participants through the exhibit and discussed each of the text panels and artifacts in detail. The group including members of the Legacy Project Board of directors,  ’seasoned’ docents, and three high school students  all of whom were able to put the information they learned to good use at the opening the next day.

Docents in training