Lowell, MA (April 2, 2008) –The American Textile History Museum has honored Samuel S. Rogers with its President’s Distinguished Service Award, recognizing his nearly four decades of service to the Museum.
Museum President Jim Coleman presents Samuel S. Rogers with the
President's Distinguished Service Award.
Rogers, a North Andover resident and son of Museum founder Caroline Stevens Rogers, was surprised with the award by ATHM President and CEO Jim Coleman at the annual President’s Society Dinner on March 28.
The President’s Distinguished Service Award recognizes an individual Trustee or Advisor who has shown exemplary leadership and generosity to the American Textile History Museum.
“Samuel S. Rogers stands out among us for his unwavering enthusiasm, leadership and generosity over a period of more than 39 years,” Coleman said in presenting the award. “He is very deserving of this recognition, and we thank him for his invaluable service.”
Rogers served as a member of the Board of Trustees from 1969 to 2006, is a former Board President, and currently serves on the Board of Advisors and as the honorary co-chair of the Museum’s campaign to raise $3.9 million for the Museum’s newly renovated core exhibition, scheduled to open in September.
“This is a lovely honor to my father for all his time and effort, from chairing committees to museum board president, from funding to fundraising, all in support of a very special institution,” said Chris Rogers, a member of the Board of Advisors. “The museum continues to grow and evolve due to the hard work and commitment of a great staff and collection of volunteers. All should be congratulated and thanked.”
About the American Textile History Museum
The American Textile History Museum tells America’s story through the art, history and science of textiles. It is home to the most significant textile history collection in North America, with an extraordinary library and one of the world’s largest and most important publicly held collections of tools, spinning wheels, hand looms and early production machines. The Museum's textile collections include more than 5 million pieces of textile prints, fabric samples, rolled textiles coverlets and costumes. Accredited by the American Association of Museums since 1973, the Museum is temporarily closed to the public as it is completely redeveloped with engaging, interactive exhibits to improve the visitor experience.
