Exhibits Portfolio-2Laurie A. Sedicino, MA

MHPMuseum Curator

~ Creative Exhibits~ Thoughtful Storyline

~ Engaging displays

100 Years of Troup County Business

The exhibit marked the 100th anniversary of the LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce and celebrated Troup County business and industry of the past century.

100 Years of BusinessLaGrange, GA

CHALLENGE: Almost all of the objects in the exhibit were on loan from members of the local business community who helped establish and grow area commerce. Loans often came in at the last minute so I could not determine what I had to work with. This limited planning the content of displays and the overall look of the exhibit.This required much flexibility and spontaneity, as loans came in even after the exhibit opened.

Celebrating British Royalty

RoyaltyLaGrange, GA

A private collection that reflected an unbroken lineof mementoes to mark important dates in the British royal family from the reign of Queen Victoria in the 1800s to the April, 2011 wedding of William and Kate.

Rhythm & Roots:Southern Music Traditions

LaGrange, GA

100 Years of Tough Cookies: Girl Scouts of West Georgia

Challenge:When it was determined we would do this exhibit, I was informed that display items would be dependent on loans from members of the community. However, I was not comfortable with this sole approach. In an effort to secure objects of historic significance as well as display local items that might be less historic but more personally meaningful, I took the initiative to pursue additional resources. Having a more broad-based approach maintained the integrity of the exhibit, honored local Girl Scouts, ensured meaning beyond the local community and, with the theme of the 100-year Girl Scout movement, paid tribute to the history of a national organization whose sole mission has been its commitment to women. Without having any initial contacts, I persisted in negotiation to secure historic images and artifacts from Girl Scouts of the USA National Preservation Center and the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta.

Silhouette postcards, c. 1920s. Images on loan courtesy, Girl Scouts of the USA – National Preservation Center

Golden Eaglet replica, c. 1930s. On loan courtesy, Girl Scouts of the USA – National Historic Preservation Center

Tough Cookies

LaGrange, GA