Museum chief urges public to look beyond Hollywood

Spanning Black America and the Civil War to George Washington and Marilyn, the innovative new American Heritage permanent exhibition area opens this Easter and aims to ‘put the past into the present’. The ambitious initiative is thanks to half a million pounds from the Heritage Lottery Fund and charitable donations. The forward thinking creative vision has aimed to illustrate the journey of the development of America and its culture from colonial days (over 10 hi-tech, interactive galleries) This new tactile and bright visitor zone adds a new dimension to bring the stories of America to life. Museum Director Sandra Barghini states, “Our mission is to give visitors the bigger picture beyond the limiting Hollywood perspective and want and need to tell the real stories of what actually makes America.” The U.S. Ambassador, the Hon. Robert Tuttle will officially launch the exhibition on April 24th.

Nerys Watts, HLF Manager in the South West adds; 'American culture has an enormous influence on the UK and the Western world. Based in the Grade I listed Claverton Manor, this project provides an excellent opportunity for people to learn about the historic connections between America and Britain over the centuries, and to improve the display the museum's important and fascinating collections. Since 1994 more than 1,560 projects and £323.5 million of our funding have benefited children and young people in the South West.’

Further information on the exhibition can be found on the American Museum in Britain’s website or by calling the museum at 01225 460503.

Sandra Barghini is available for Interview. Images available on request.

To attend the launch evening, accommodation can be arranged on request.

Notes to Editors
The American Museum in Britain, based in Claverton on the outskirts of Bath, opens this exhibition on 25th April. Entry is included within the ‘Museum, Grounds and Galleries’ ticket £7.50 adults, £6.50 Seniors/Students, £4 Children.

About the American Museum in Britain
The American Museum in Britain is situated at Claverton Manor overlooking the Avon valley just outside Bath. Since 1961, it has been the only dedicated museum of Americana outside the United States celebrating the development of American decorative arts. The museum is set amongst 120 acres of extensive and spectacular grounds that include a replica of George Washington’s Mount Vernon Garden, a colonial herb garden, a large arboretum of rare American trees and two breathtaking walking trails.

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