Purpose:

As approved by the Town Council, the Cultural and Historical Committee (CHAC) will act in an administrative capacity in regards to the Bethany Beach Museum . 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 Museum

*                  Seek ways of enhancing the Town Museum through artifact collecting and
other projects

*                  Provide manner in which historical items are displayed in the Museum

*                  Arrange for docents to be present in the museum when deemed
appropriate

*                  Seek fundraising opportunities to help support the financial needs of the
museum and other projects of CHAC

*                  Planning and organizing Town sponsored events of a cultural and/or
historical nature

*                  Exploring existing and new town traditions

*                  Arrange for storing, cataloging and preserving town artifacts