Our Vision
To be the premier children’s museum in the tri-state area.
Our Mission
Discovery Station at Hagerstown, Inc. is a hands-on museum that provides life-long learning experiences to thousands of children and families each year. We create an environment that stimulates curiosity for discovery, exploration, and further investigation through exhibits and programs that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) principles.
Our Organization
Discovery Station at Hagerstown, Inc. is governed by a volunteer board whose members serve without compensation. Members serve three-year terms. Currently, Discovery Station has only two paid full-time staff members. Museum programs and activities are conducted by the executive director and assisted by an enthusiastic and dedicated group of volunteers from throughout the region.
Officers and Board of Directors
Steven Stitely, President
Sharon Ahrens, Vice President
Laurie Chrzanowski, Treasurer
Sarah Nadeau , Secretary
Directors:
Scott Bowen, Peter Craig, Kimberly Halsey
Brittany Leppert, Lauren Brenneman Lopez,
Aaron Peteranecz, Joe Chlebowski,
Brandi Sprenkle, Gershom James, Laura Lowry
Advisory Committee
Steve Hummel, Dana Jenkins, Pat Kelley, Phil Kelly,
Al Martin, Jim Nipps, Kelly Smith, Tom Riford, Brittany Wedd
Paid Staff
Jordan Wygant, Interim Executive Director
Sara Hartfiel-Carr, Director of Operations
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Nonprofit Status
Discovery Station at Hagerstown, Inc. is a private, nonprofit organization, incorporated in the State of Maryland on July 5, 1996. Discovery Station is tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, as of March 11, 1997. Discovery Station is a charitable organization, registered with the Maryland Office of the Secretary of State, Charitable Organization Division (telephone: 410.974.5534).
