Exhibits arrive

A tractor trailer of exhibits arrives with the crew from Exhibit Concepts, filling the floor space of the Visitor Centr.

Frederick County History Bell arrives

The Frederick County History Bell arrives at its permanent home, to be rung on April 2, five years to the day since it was cast as part of Bell & History Day.  Special thanks to superintendent Ron Pearcey and the crew from Mount Olivet Cemetery for storing the bell for us, and for transporting it and helping Donnie Hess and Wally Hess hang the bell for contractor Rockwell Construction.

 

Murals!

Three great murals now grace the walls of the Visitor Center, including "Transportation Heritage" (circa 1930's Point of Rocks watercolor by Richard Schlecht), "Nature & Recreation" (Cunningham Falls photo mural by Kelly Hahn Johnson, and "Arts and Entertainment" (Weinberg Center interior photo mural by Harriet Wise).  Note that the curtains of the Weinberg stage match up with the building window behind...still letting in light and appearing as curtains.

Preparing for murals

The crew from Exhibit Concepts prepares the areas where three large murals will be installed this week.

Office furniture arrives

Administrative offices for the Tourism Council of Frederick County are almost ready for occupancy.  These are in the rear wing of the new Frederick Visitor Center building.

A roof for the bell

The roof for the kiosk that will house the Frederick County History Bell is complete.  A bit of masonry work at the base, and the structure will be ready for the installation of the bell which will ring for the first time in its permanent home on April 2, 2011 at 10 am (along with bells all over the county) to signal the beginning of Frederick County Bell & History Day....the opening of the new museum season.  It also marks the Grand Opening of the new Frederick Visitor Center.

Final painting

Remaining exhibit wall areas needing paint are completed in preparation for mural installation later this month.