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Armenian American Museum To Be Built in Glendale

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The California State Legislature on Wednesday, June 15 passed the 2016 – 2017 fiscal year Budget which included $1 million to build the Armenian American Museum in Glendale and $500,000 to support the Lark Musical Society, PanArmenian reports.

The member  of California State Assemb Adrin Nazarian on the occasion noted.

"I am proud to have secured $1 million for the construction of the Armenian Museum. The Armenian journey to California—from genocide to prosperity—is a critical thread in the fabric of our State. An Armenian museum recognizing our past would be an excellent addition to our State’s wealth of cultural and historical centers."

The mission of the Armenian American Museum is to promote understanding and appreciation of America’s ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the Armenian American experience. The Museum will be a cultural campus that enriches the community, educates the public on the Armenian American story, and empowers individuals to embrace cultural diversity and speak out against prejudice,..

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