A ceremonial groundbreaking for the new Martha’s Vineyard Museum will take place on Saturday, May 27. According to a press release, this comes just a week after Governor Charlie Baker announced that the museum is the recipient of a six-figure grant from the board of MassDevelopment, the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s partner in the administration of the Cultural Facilities Fund. The capital grant, totaling $225,000, will support construction costs, and must be matched with funds from private and/or other public sources.
“This grant is a wonderful endorsement at the perfect time as we move ahead with the next stage of the project, and put a shovel in the ground,” said museum executive director Phil Wallis. “It is encouraging to have the Massachusetts Cultural Council reconfirm their belief in a community project they helped design.” The museum received a $191,000 planning grant through the Cultural Facilities Fund in 2013.
The ceremonial groundbreaking will take place rain or shine on Saturday, May 27, at noon onsite at 151 Lagoon Pond Road. The event is open to all. Visit mvmuseum.org for more information about upcoming programming and exhibits.
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