The Museum
To preserve and restore the first floor of the Citizens Bank building to its original state as a banking institution (circa 1900), with the first floor being primarily used for display of historical artifacts, as well as local and regional crafts.
"We must revere those that have the gift, the gift of the art of oral narrative. The purveyor of the story touches all of the senses, by engaging the mind of the listener, painting thoughts through the spoken word. It is our intent to insure that those special artisans are honored and remembered."
Tim Hall, 2007
The vault on the first floor of the restored bank building will be reserved as The "Storyteller Vault of Honor, allowing for the celebration of those who have dedicated their lives to the art of oral narrative.
The nominating committee will annually select an individual that has achieved the title of:
"TELLER EXTRAORDINAIRE"
for placement of a symbol of excellence in the vault of honor.
The "Storyteller Vault of Honor"
(copyright "Psalms of the South" Preservation Society, Ltd. 2008)
