We’re grateful to Carolyn Brown and the Gazette for its thorough and thoughtful coverage of the David Ruggles Center and its museum redesign project. As an all-volunteer organization, we work very hard to share the history of Black and white abolitionists and reformers in 19th century Florence, and Ms. Brown’s article has helped get these stories out to the community. Thanks to our early supporters, we are pleased to announce that we’ve matched our Mass Cultural Council grant award, and are now working to raise approximately $40,000 more towards our final goal of $250,000. Please visit our center, take a tour with us, and pass the word about our redesign campaign.
Kim Gerould
Northampton