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Museum at Texas Tech celebrating 250 years of America with community curated exhibit - fox34.com
The Museum at Texas Tech is celebrating 250 years of America with a unique, community-curated exhibit featuring donated materials from Lubbock residents.
Inside the America 250 exhibit, regular visitors will see items important to other people, gaining a personal connection to the national story. Many items from 1976 are also displayed. These were originally created to celebrate Americas bicentennial. This approach allows the public to view history through a local lens, proving that unique pieces from home can define a broad historical narrative.
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Who contributed items to the America 250 exhibit?
- Lubbock residents contributed materials to the America 250 exhibit. Texas Tech called on the community to donate items showcasing American history, and local residents responded "above and beyond" to create this unique display.
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