National Museum of Patriotism

The National Museum of Patriotism was a museum in Atlanta, Georgia, which was founded by retired UPS executive Nicholas Snider. At its peak, the museum occupied a 10,000-square-foot site on Spring Street in Midtown Atlanta.[1] It was closed in 2010 and became online-only.[2][3][4]

History

The National Museum of Patriotism was founded by Nicholas D. Snider, a former vice president of the United Parcel Service. It was located in Atlanta, Georgia, opening its premises at 1405 Spring Street on July 4, 2004,[5] and transferred to 275 Baker Street in the Centennial Olympic Park near the Georgia Aquarium and The World of Coca-Cola.[6][7] Jim Balster was the museum's first executive director, followed by Jim Stapleton and Pat Stansbury.[8]

In April 2009, the Patriotism in Entertainment and Music exhibit was opened in a ceremony attended by Kenny Gamble, Miss USO (Heidi-Marie Ferren) and Patti LaBelle.[9] At the same time, the museum inaugurated its Patriot Award, whose recipients included LaBelle and Gamble, Lee Greenwood, Cowboy Crush, The Bob Hope Foundation, and Access Hollywood.[9]

Closure

In July 2010, the museum was forced to close, so it rebranded itself as the 'National Foundation Of Patriotism' and planned an online virtual museum.[6][10] The museum then auctioned off some of its exhibits and artifacts.[11][12]

References

Content for this article written by Pat Stansbury, Center Director. National Museum of Patriotism, National Foundation of Patriotism.

  1. Foster, Christine (May 13, 2009). "National Museum of Patriotism: History in Red, White and Blue". Hello Atlanta. Archived from the original on 26 September 2013. Retrieved 28 November 2012.
  2. National Museum of Patriotism Official site
  3. Emerson, Bo (July 4, 2006). "Reflections on the red, white and blue. National Museum of Patriotism offers food for thought". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 2008-10-08.
  4. "Profile: National Museum of Patriotism in Atlanta shows how Americans have expressed their love of country through the years (778 words)". National Public Radio - Morning Edition. November 2, 2004. Retrieved 2008-10-08.
  5. "National Museum of Patriotism". Atlanta Magazine: 86. Mar 2005.
  6. "Patriotism museum closes doors, goes virtual". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. July 24, 2010.
  7. "Patriotism museum reopens at new site in Atlanta". USA Today. 5 March 2009. Retrieved 28 November 2012.
  8. "ACVB Membership News". ATL Insider. Feb 4, 2009. Archived from the original on 6 June 2013. Retrieved 28 November 2012.
  9. "Patti LaBelle and Kenny Gamble Honored By National Museum of Patriotism". Rolling Out. 9 April 2009. Retrieved 28 November 2012.
  10. "Americans: Your Museum Needs You!". The Art Newspaper. 28 July 2010. Retrieved 28 November 2012.
  11. "Four Seasons Auction Gallery - National Museum of Patriotism Auction - Page 1 of 8".
  12. "Four Seasons Auction Gallery - National Museum of Patriotism Auction - Page 1 of 8".

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