ABOUT US
Mission
The Minnesota Alliance for Heritage Response (MN-AHR) is a statewide network of museums, archives, libraries, performing arts organizations, historic preservation groups, and emergency responders dedicated to preparing for and responding to disasters affecting collections and historic properties. The purpose of the group is to share resources and create an environment of cooperation and preparedness in order to reduce the impact of emergency situations on Minnesota collections and historic properties.
Background
Minnesota is home to a thriving art, culture, and heritage community. As an example, there are an estimated 562 historical organizations in the state, ranging from tiny all-volunteer area history museums to the Minnesota Historical Society. Minnesota also hosts roughly 7,000 properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NR). 1,600 properties are listed individually and the rest are located within NR-listed historic districts.
Minnesota is susceptible to natural disasters including tornados, flooding, fires, and winter storms. As demonstrated in 2020, collections and historic properties in Minnesota can also be affected by civil unrest, global pandemics, and economic instability. Finally, disasters that cannot be foreseen or explained such as accidental fires and car accidents affect Minnesota’s heritage resources.
Board of Directors
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MN-AHR would like to thank the following individuals who have contributed to its creation:
Melissa Amundsen
Crystal Boyd
Dan Cagley
Madeline Cooper
Tiffani Emig
Nicole Grabow
Elaina Gregg
Pejuta Haka Red Eagle
Saira Haqqi
Hannah Novillo Erickson
Catherine Sandlund
Joe Hoover
Kate Hujda
Emily Kurash
Julia Larson
Todd Mahon
Megan Narvey
Adam Smith
Heidi Swank
Todd Topper
Colin Turner
Rita Walaszek Arndt
Richard Walker
Nyle Zikmund
If you are interested in getting involved in the Alliance for Response, please fill out this form or contact allianceforresponsemn@gmail.com.