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National Deaf Life Museum
Celebrating 150 Years!
Gallaudet Museum in 1985
Chapel Hall
(202) 250-2235
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Along with his wife, Dr. Jack R. Gannon, Rosalyn Lee Gannon, and his friends worked tirelessly to establish the Gallaudet Museum in 1985, which was located in the Chapel Hall. It was fully operated by volunteers and supported through donations. The Museum showcased many artifacts, a collection of antique books, and few rotating exhibitions. The Museum, unfortunately, closed in 1986 due to insufficient volunteers. Because of Dr. and Mrs. Gannon’s long service to Deaf History and passion for Deaf Museums, they are named Honorary Chairs of the Gallaudet University Museum since September of 2009.
Click here to see the Brochure of the Gallaudet Museum in 1985 in PDF.
The Museum committee and staff have developed plans for future exhibitions, but we are always open to your ideas. Feel free to approach anyone on the Museum Committee to share your vision of an exhibition or new ways to reach an audience. The Office of...
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