We shortened our mission statement from 78 words to 19. Nineteen important ones: To connect ourselves to the past, present, and future of this place. Our vision is to develop a dynamic institution through relevant, creative exhibitions and educational programs, to be fiscally responsible to guarantee that the institution thrives for the present and into the future, and to inspire new generations to chart their own discovery."
Montague further stated, "...we are beginning to develop the History Center as a premier institution with the others along our 21st century waterfront, bringing the people of Chattanooga connections with its land, rivers, and people..."
The Chattanooga History Center is preparing to move to a temporary location while its new facility is being built. Though it will not have exhibits in this interim, it will continue to operate as a Museum Without Walls, with a full
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schedule of classes, workshops, lectures, tours and special events. The institution's gift shop, The Chattanooga Store, will remain open at 401 1/2 Broad Street, 11:00am-5:00pm, seven days a week, through January of 2008.
Chattanooga's business, civic, and political leaders, along with many private individuals, turned out for the 2nd annual History Makers Luncheon to publicly express their gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. John Lupton and the Lyndhurst Foundation for providing the impetus for change that pushed Chattanooga right out of the bottom slot in the national rankings of dirty cities, and into a position as one of the top models for revitalization. It was at that venue that, in addition to recognizing the honorees, the Chattanooga Regional History Museum announced its own revitalization plan and its brand new name, The Chattanooga History Center.
"I'm proud to unveil our new name, Chattanooga History Center," Board president, Cannon Montague said,. "It's shorter, to the point and implies our objective to preserve our heritage, to link generations, and honor excellence...
"After shortening our name, we also
