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Join individuals across South Carolina to celebrate Museum Day on Monday, May 18, 2009. “Museums and Tourism” is the theme of this year’s celebration as proclaimed by Governor Mark Sanford and sponsored by the South Carolina Federation of Museums (SCFM) and the International Committee of Museums (ICOM). Beginning in 2001, the Governor of South Carolina has proclaimed May 18 as “South Carolina Museum Day.” The event has grown into an annual celebration observed by small and large museums with events ranging from free admission to special tours highlighting the contributions to museums our communities.ICOM established International Museum Day in 1977 to encourage awareness about the role of museums in the development of society. International Museum Day is May 18th each year. For more information on this special day, visit The International Council of Museum's website. See Governor Mark Sanford's official proclamation (pdf) designating May 18, 2009 as Museum Day in South Carolina. Also, this downloadable press release (Word) can be customized with specific museum and event information and sent out to press outlets in your area. |
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