New Members Join Board of Trustees at the Everhart Museum

Eleven new members have been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Everhart Museum. They are Eugene P. Barret,; Mark H. DeStefano, Amanda Frieder, Meghan Gaborik, Dr.  Tata Mbugua, Susan McCabe, Alex Molfetas, Maggie Pettinato, Robert Solfanelli, Amy Yando, and Joey Zarcone. The board provides leadership for delivering on the Everhart's mission to educate and inspire.   

The new additions will add expertise in finance, business, design, education, and community development.

New Board Chair, Leah Kane reflects on her new role and the upcoming changes at the Everhart:

“It is an exciting time at the Everhart. Renovations, a reorganization and rehang of the collection are all planned for this year into next along with innovative exhibitions and programming under the leadership of our Executive Director, Aurore Giguet, and our excellent staff. Our Trustees serve to help guide and support the process.  Both the current and new trustees bring with them diverse experiences and interests that will help build on the momentum already happening at the Everhart.  We are honored by their service to our community.”

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MEDIA CONTACTS: For further information please contact: Amy Everetts, Director of Development and Marketing at development@everhart-museum.org or 570.346.7186 ext. 521

Front Row - Left to Right - Robert Solfanelli and Joey Zarcone; Second Row - Left to Right - Mark H. DeStefano, Amanda Frieder and Susan McCabe; Third Row - Left to Right - Alex Molfetas, Aurore Giguet, Executive Director Everhart Museum, Maggie Pettinato, Dr.  Tata Mbugua and Leah Kane - Chair ; Absent when the photograph was taken, Eugene P. Barrett, Meghan Gagorik and Amy Yando.

Founded in 1908 and located in Scranton's historic Nay Aug Park, the Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science & Art is the largest general Museum in Northeastern Pennsylvania. For over 100 years, the Museum has delighted the region with an ever changing selection of exhibitions and programs. 

MUSEUM HOURS: Mon., Thurs., & Fri., Noon to 5:00 pm; Sat. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Sun. Noon to 5:00 pm. Admission:  $7/adults, $5/students & seniors; $3/children 6-12, and free to Everhart Museum members. Contact 570-346-7186 or email us for additional information. 

SUPPORT THE MUSEUM: Make a donation to the Everhart Museum and assist in meeting the cost of providing our exhibitions and programs to the greater Northeastern Pennsylvania community. The Museum relies on the generosity of donors to sustain its visions and to continue serving the region in exciting new ways. Donations directly support the activities of the Everhart, helping to maintain all of its permanent collections and sustain its roster of exhibitions, education programs, and events.