CT Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz visited Greenwich Historical Society today to promote the Summer at the Museum Program and the valuable learning opportunities it offers children who can visit museums in the state with an adult for free. CT State Representative Steve Meskers, Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo, Town of Greenwich Selectperson Janet Stone McGuigan and RTM members Kathy Myer and Hector Arzeno, and Historical Society Executive Director and CEO Debra Mecky were on hand to offer their support and endorsement.
The LT Governor underscored the advantages the program affords for families and kids to learn together over the summer and the spin-off tourism opportunities for communities. Steve Meskers and Fred Camillo offered their support and gratitude to the LT Governor for the program. Debra Mecky cited research that demonstrates when parents are involved in taking their children to museums and historic sites, the experience has a lasting impact on learning outcomes. Following the brief remarks, Mecky provided a tour of the National Historic Landmark Bush-Holley House.
The Summer at the Museum Program enables Connecticut children ages 18 and under, plus one accompanying Connecticut resident adult, to visit participating museums free of charge through September 5, 2022. Funding for the initiative is provided by the CT General Assembly, with the support of Connecticut Humanities and the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of the Arts, which also receives support from the federal ARPA.
As children and students missed more than two years of group and school visits to museums, the Summer at the Museum Program gives them a chance to experience and benefit from these institutions.
