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The National Deaf Life Museum at Gallaudet University’s (formerly Gallaudet University Museum) permanent exhibition, Gallaudet at 150 and Beyond, opened on April 8, 2014, the 150th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s signing of the charter that established what would become Gallaudet University.

Looking back: Preparing for the exhibition


Students assist with the vertical banner of Gallaudet 150 and Beyond
Preparations for the Grand Opening

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Two men, surrounded by a ladder and some panels in preparations of building a banner for the exhibit.
Exhibition and banner installation

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A sculptured bust lies in an opened box.
The return of the busts and portraits

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Meredith Peruzzi and Dr. Jane Norman holding a binder of exhibition script that is completed and ready to send to Blair, Inc.
Exhibition Script Completed

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A crane with workers repairing the roof at Chapel Hall
Chapel Hall roof repairs

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The flooring at Chapel hall has been completely removed. the slats you see here are used to build a new floor
New floor in Chapel Hall

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Professional archivist removes a portrait from the wall, carefully.
Professional archivists remove paintings and busts

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Interior of Chapel Hall

Renovation Team Retreat – October 13, 2013

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Group of people go over exhibit materials at the exhibit retreat.
Museum Exhibition Retreat – September 27, 2013

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Museum staff work on photo archives
Archival Research Projects

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Inaugural retreat of Gallaudet at 150 and Beyond exhibit planning – April 4, 2012.

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