Purpose

As approved by the Town Council, the Cultural and Historical Committee (hereinafter called CHAC) will act in an administrative capacity regarding the Bethany Beach Museums. This will include recommending policy and establishing guidelines for operational procedures to include overseeing artifacts to be displayed, planning special events and initiating projects that contribute to the historical and/or cultural aspects of the town.

Scope of Work

• Encourage citizen interest and participation in the Town Museums
• Seek ways of enhancing the Town Museums through artifact collecting and other projects
• Provide manner in which historical items are displayed in the Museums
• Arrange for docents to be present in the museums when deemed appropriate
• Seek fundraising opportunities to help support the financial needs of the Museums and other projects of CHAC
• Planning and organizing Town sponsored events of a cultural and/or historical nature
• Explore existing and new Town traditions
• Arrange for storing, cataloging and preserving Town artifacts