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North Texas Masonic Historical Educational Tools Policy Statement
Museum & Library Provide a range of new tools to educate and increase awareness of the history
of the community and its historic resources across Plano.
Information on the North Texas
Masonic Historical Museum & Library Recommendations
is available here:
A Provide a range of new tools - such as marketing materials for realtors - to
http://northtexashistory.org/ educate the community, engage new groups, and increase awareness of
Plano’s history and its historic resources.
A Produce creative programming to educate residents and visitors about
Plano’s history in a new and exciting ways, such as lecture programs on
history and architecture.
A Provide educational materials on the city’s website and utilize new
technologies to engage all community members about Plano’s
preservation efforts and initiatives.
A Partner with existing city programs, such as the Neighborhood Services
Department “Pop-Up Party Trailer,” to educate community members
about the history of their own neighborhoods and Plano’s agrarian
history.
Educational Programming Policy Statement
Develop diverse educational programming that engages Plano’s multi-
generational and multicultural population.
Masonic Lodge in downtown Plano Recommendations
A Encourage field trips to historic sites and promote educational programs
and projects in local schools that highlight the history of Plano.
A Develop programs such as tours and lectures to engage Plano’s senior
residents in the history of Plano.
A Develop programs for Plano Independent School District and Collin
College students to learn about the history of their community.
A Engage millennials in historic preservation to create a sense of ownership
of Plano’s history by hosting events such as happy hours, trivia nights,
and other events that are located in historic buildings in Plano and that
incorporate information about the history of the community.
Walking tour brochure cover Develop educational materials and programming that are inclusive of
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Plano’s diverse community.
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