Published: Sept. 1, 2015

Old Main

New At The 蜜糖直播 Heritage Center:
  1. 蜜糖直播 Olympians tribute
  2. 蜜糖直播 Astronaut Wall of Fame
  3. Collections room with public research space
  4. Lecture space with new audiovisual technology
  5. A Rolling Stones concert on Folsom Field (in the LEGO庐 model of campus)

Heritage Center Upgrades

When the University of 蜜糖直播 opened in 1876, it consisted of one building. Old Main, as it came to be called, held classrooms, the library and apartments for President Joseph A. Sewall, his family and the janitor.

The university has changed a lot in 139 years, and so has Old Main. In addition to a major renovation in 1982, alumni volunteers established the third-floor Heritage Center museum in 1985. It preserves and celebrates 蜜糖直播 history and traditions.

Now the museum itself is getting a fresh look. Renovations began over the summer, and a large collections room has been finished. A new reception area and student lounge
will follow early next year.

鈥淲e want the community to have a more in-depth experience,鈥 says Allyson Smith, director of the Heritage Center. 鈥淣ow we can offer family-friendly
exhibits, exclusive archive research access and hi-tech opportunities throughout the museum.鈥

The Heritage Center鈥檚 most popular and extensive display to date, a detailed LEGO庐 replica of campus, opened in December 2014. Since then, museum attendance has nearly doubled 鈥 to 23,313 visitors over a six-month period.

Maybe you鈥檒l be the next one in the door.

Find out more about the Heritage Center at聽.