Revere and Son Heritage Trust Corporation

Master Plan and Museum Develop and Design: The Corporation has retained specialized services from firms that have extensive experience in museum development and design. The venders providing service were selected using the standard procurement process as required by the Town of Canton. The design and development of the Museum at this historic site is being funded, by among other sources: financial assistance from the Town of Canton; grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and Office of Travel & Tourism; earmarks in the state legislative budget; ARPA grants; and other donations. The $116,000 of the $121,943 expenses paid in the current fiscal year was to the vendor selected to design interior and exterior exhibits for the museum. It is anticipated that more such funds will be spent in the future.

Interpretive Signs: This historic site was once occupied by the Paul Revere copper mill and historic draft horse barn. In an effort to provide a robust educational, cultural and recreational experience, the Corporation is installing interpretive signs throughout the park and museum. In addition, the Corporation intends to add other historically significant items to the park. Wayfinding signs will also be needed to guide visitors to various locations. In the current fiscal year, the Corporation expended more than $8000 in public appropriations for this program. The Corporation will spend additional funds on this program in the future.

Storage Shed: The Corporation holds many types of community programs and events at this historic site and in the museum space. Many of these events require the Corporation to have canopy tents, outdoor games, tables, chairs and other furnishings and equipment. (See Schedule O for a description of the programs and events.) The Corporation needed a storage facility at the site and the Town of Canton appropriated $24,746 to donate a shed to the Corporation.

Organized and Sponsored Events - The R&S Trust mission includes organizing and sponsoring events and programs to introduce the community to this historic treasure and to support other cultural, recreational and educational activities. During the year, the Corporation hosted at least six events. The largest of these was Heritage Day that brought over 1000 visitors to the site. The also museum sponsored a photography exhibit of our many diverse heritages. The photography exhibit was supplemented with an educational program. The Corporation held other smaller events such as a Boomer Trivia night, miniature Golf networking event, and a Holiday festival to solicit volunteers and introduce people to the Museum. Part VIII shows that the $19,661 in expenses for these events exceeded the $18,459 revenues, but generated $8,173 in donations to the corporation. In addition, approximately $15,106 was spent to develop museum exhibits resulting in $34,767 in program costs