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Kara O'keeffe 608-261-9596 Kara.Okeeffe@Wisconsinhistory.Org 6-5-2018 Keldi Merton Named Site For Immediate Release Contact: Kara O'Keeffe 608-261-9596 [email protected] 6-5-2018 Keldi Merton Named Site Director of the Madeline Island Museum La Pointe, Wis. -- The Wisconsin Historical Society announced that Interim Director, Keldi Merton, from Washburn, Wisconsin, has been named the new site director of the Madeline Island Museum. Merton is charged with continuing the Museum's dedication to making cultural connections through exhibits that explore the communities that made the island home. "We are delighted to announce that Keldi Merton has accepted our offer to lead the Madeline Island Museum," said Jennifer Kolb, deputy division administrator at the Wisconsin Historical Society. "Under Merton's leadership, the museum will have a tremendous opportunity to grow by continuing to strengthen the relationships within the community and working to fulfill the museum's mission." As director, Merton will be responsible for the management and daily operations of the Madeline Island Museum, one of the twelve historic sites in the Division of Museums and Historic Sites at the Wisconsin Historical Society. She will provide leadership in developing a vision and implementing a strategy for the museum's interpretive approach, programs, exhibitions, and daily operations. Merton will also work closely with members of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians and the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians to create and foster strong relationships based on trust and respect. Merton's most recent role was as the interim director for the Madeline Island Museum. Prior to that she also served as the store manager and assistant guide at the museum where she was responsible for daily operations of a specialty retail store and providing tours. For more information on the Wisconsin Historical Society visit www.wisconsinhistory.org or madelineislandmuseum.org. About Madeline Island Museum Founded in 1958, the Madeline Island Museum tells the story of Madeline Island and surrounding region. Owned and operated by the Wisconsin Historical Society since 1969, the Madeline Island Museum is located in La Pointe, Wisconsin. Open 7 days a week, 10:00am -5:00 pm, the Museum is located half a block from the ferry dock. Visit madelineislandmuseum.org for a complete list of 2017 Programs & Events, or call 715-747-2415 for more information. About the Wisconsin Historical Society The Wisconsin Historical Society, founded in 1846, ranks as one of the largest, most active and most diversified state historical societies in the nation. As both a state agency and a private membership organization, its mission is to help people connect to the past by collecting, preserving and sharing stories. The Wisconsin Historical Society serves millions of people every year through a wide range of sites, programs and services. For more information, visit wisconsinhistory.org. ### .
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