MANCHESTER, N.H.—America’s Credit Union Museum will hold the grand opening ceremony for the CUNA Research Center and Ensweiler Research Library expansion at the museum on June 27.
The ceremony is to begin at 3:30 p.m. ET with comments from Mike L’Ecuyer, president and CEO of Bellwether Community Credit Union and board chair for the museum, and CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle.
The expansion is the result of the museum’s Legacy Campaign, a three-year capital campaign with a goal of raising $3.3 million to create a new industry research center, expand exhibit space and provide renovations to the existing building. The museum is located inside the building that was home to America’s first credit union, St. Mary’s Bank.
“We are grateful for all the partnerships that have allowed us tell the story of the history, heritage and values of credit unions, and the difference they make in the financial marketplace,” said Stephanie Smith, executive director of the museum.
According to the museum, the physical and electronic industry research center will make credit union history more accessible, while the additional exhibit space and upgraded conference facilities will enable credit union professionals, legislators and citizens to experience firsthand the unique role credit unions play in the marketplace.
“We are excited to unveil the CUNA Research Center and Ensweiler Research Library at American’s Credit Union Museum,” said Nussle in a statement. “This is a historical moment for the credit union movement and we greatly appreciate the support, contributions and efforts throughout the Legacy Campaign. It’s great to see our heritage being shaped in a new way by making credit union information more accessible.”