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Blue Ridge Children’s Museum has eyes on July 1 for certificate of occupancy

Crystal Graham
Blue Ridge Children's Museum, indoor rendering
Blue Ridge Children’s Museum, indoor rendering

The doors to the Blue Ridge Children’s Museum in Waynesboro could be open soon, according to Karen Orlando, founder and board president.

Orlando told AFP this week she is aiming to get the certificate of occupancy on July 1.

The museum, located at 201 Short Street, will feature rotating exhibits that will be open to families.

The goal is to open the front half of the building to the public this summer.

Orlando told AFP that she hopes opening the building and completing phase one will provide the spark and funds needed to complete the interior renovations.

“I’m hoping that once people get in there and see what it is, they’re going to want more, and then we’ll be able to pretty quickly bust out that back half [of the building],” Orlando said in a previous interview with AFP.

An outdoor natural playground is already being used on a regular basis. The playground is open to the public from from dawn to dusk and includes building logs, a rock slide, a flower garden, community mural, outdoor kitchen and more.


 

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]. Support AFP by signing up for our newsletter and/or powering our work with a one-time or monthly contribution.

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