Turner and Dayton History succeed in Mound Preservation

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Congressman Turner and Dayton History issued a joint press release announcing that Dayton History will oversee and manage the planning, implementation and operation of a new educational center at the Mound site in Miamisburg.

Dayton History staff has started to process artifacts and digitize 80,000 negatives from the Mound Science and Energy Museum's collections. Construction has not yet begun but planning is underway to reuse an existing building on the Mound site in conjunction with an engaging multi-media facility, which will allow the story of the Mound Lab to be told through educational programs, workshops and school-tours.

"I have long advocated for the Mound to receive the recognition it deserves, and today I am happy to join Dayton History in this success," said Congressman Mike Turner. "The Mound and the men and women who worked there have played an important role in our country's history and more importantly our region's. I look forward to visiting the facility upon completion in 2017."

"We want the world to understand the enormous impact Mound played in the U.S. weapons program and space exploration during the Cold War" said Brady Kress, Dayton History President & CEO…"key to the development of these new exhibits, are the Mound Lab retirees, who are subject matter experts and the heroes of these stories; their research and work helped win the Cold War."

The new education center is scheduled to open in October 2017. Dayton History staff and the volunteers of the Mound Science and Energy Museum will work together to educate visitors of all ages on the fascinating history of the Mound Lab.

"This is another fine example of how the Mound is witnessing a rebirth through visitor traffic, commercial investment, and public amenities." said Eric Cluxton, President of the Mound Development Corporation.

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