Darlene Perry, Executive Director
Darlene is the newest member of the Museum Staff – she was hired as the Executive Director in January, 2011. Darlene has a B.S. degree in Museum Studies and an M.A. in American History from East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina. Darlene worked as the Collections Manager and Educator at the Montford Point Marines Museum, Jacksonville, North Carolina 2004-2006; Collections Manager at the North Carolina Maritime Museum, Beaufort, North Carolina 2006-2009; and the Executive Director of The Lock House, Havre de Grace, Maryland 2010. Her experience and knowledge of how a museum runs certainly make her a great leader for the Maritime Museum.
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Jessica Calder, Office Manager
Jessica has worked almost continuously at the Maritime Museum since June, 2004. She started as a Museum assistant, working weekends at the front desk greeting visitors and handling the cash register. She has come to know all aspects of the Museum - inside and out - and is considered a go-to person for all things “Maritime Museum.” Interestingly, Jessica’s education was not related to Museum Studies. She earned an Associate’s degree in Interior Design and a Certificate in Computer Aided Drafting and Design from Harford Community College, which are put to use in the Museum and its gift shop.
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Keira Gruber, Collections Manager
Keira has worked almost 5 years at the Maritime Museum. She started as an intern working a few days a week and at events. After a year of interning and learning the ropes of the museum she was promoted to Collection Manager. She is in charge of accessioning, documenting, preserving, and exhibiting artifacts. Keira began her education at Harford Community College and earned an Associate's degree, Technical Professional Studies degree with a core in Art and History. She then transferred to The College of Notre Dame of Maryland to pursue a dual Bachelors degree in Pre- Museum Studies and Art History. She will graduate in December, 2011. Her future plans are to attend Graduate School for Art History, with a focus on Egyptian Art. Even though the Maritime Museum is not her specialty she has learned a lot about how a museum functions which has helped prepare her for her future endeavors.
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