National Museum of the Great Lakes to Host Toledo Senior Appreciation Tour Event on September 17
The National Museum of the Great Lakes is excited to announce its participation in the Toledo Senior Appreciation Tour, a special event dedicated to celebrating our aging community. In partnership with Medical Mutual and Paramount, the museum will open its doors on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering free admission and a variety of engaging activities to visitors aged 60 and older.
"We are thrilled to be a part of this special day dedicated to our senior community," said Sara Smith, Director of Institutional Advancement at the National Museum of the Great Lakes. "Providing interactive and engaging activities and history lessons to our aging community is incredibly important to us. We believe in creating opportunities for learning, connection, and joy, and we are excited to welcome seniors to experience the rich history of the Great Lakes in a meaningful way."
Event Highlights:
Free Admission: Seniors (60+) enjoy complimentary access to the museum and our historic museum ships.
Morning Mini-Lecture: A captivating presentation on the "History of the Col. James M. Schoonmaker" by our Director Emeritus, Chris Gillcrist, aboard the historic ship.
Cookies and Coffee Meet-and-Greet: Meet our Executive Director, Kate Fineske, over cookies and coffee in the museum lobby and learn about our exciting vision for the future.
Meet the Archaeologist: Join Carrie Sowden, our Director of Archaeology & Research, for an afternoon mini-lecture in our shipwreck gallery.
All-Day Scavenger Hunt: Participate in a self-guided scavenger hunt throughout the museum and receive a 10% discount at our museum store upon completion.
Volunteer Opportunities: Discover various volunteer roles and learn how you can become involved with the museum.
Special Raffles: Take part in Medical Mutual & Paramount’s Senior Appreciation Sweepstakes for a chance to win one of three raffle baskets, each featuring a free museum membership and a selection of items from our museum store.
This event not only provides a unique opportunity for seniors to explore the museum’s offerings but also fosters community engagement and supports Medical Mutual’s commitment to enhancing the social determinants of health and well-being among seniors.
"We are committed to making history accessible and engaging for everyone, and events like the Toledo Senior Appreciation Tour allow us to share the stories of the Great Lakes with those who have lived through so much of it," added Smith.
For more information, please contact us at 419-214-5000 or visit nmgl.org/events.
About the National Museum of the Great Lakes: Founded in 1944, the Great Lakes Historical Society has been preserving our shared cultural history by publishing a quarterly journal Inland Seas® since 1945; by operating a maritime museum since 1952; by offering educational programs to the general public since 1956; by conducting underwater archaeological research across the Great Lakes since 2001; and by managing the Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship since 2014 and Museum Tug Ohio since 2019. The opening of the National Museum of the Great Lakes enables the Great Lakes Historical Society to continue its mission to preserve and make known the important history of the Great Lakes.
WHAT: Medical Mutual & Paramount Toledo Senior Appreciation Tour
WHEN: Tuesday, September 17, 2024; 10 am to 5 pm
WHERE: National Museum of the Great Lakes
1701 Front St., Toledo, OH 43605
ADMISSION: Free admission for people ages 60+
MEDIA CONTACT: Ashley Streichert Lovejoy, 419-460-8181