Hall of Fame Innovation Wall to Be Displayed at American Mural Project

Press release

American Manufacturing Hall of Fame Innovation Wall to Be Displayed at American Mural Project, October 10-26

Interactive Celebration of Connecticut Innovation to Pair Perfectly with Mural Dedicated to the Role of Work in American Life

Wintsed -For more than 350 years, Connecticut has been the birthplace of invention. The helicopter, nuclear submarine, the first space suit on the moon, and even the Wiffle Ball were all born and manufactured in Connecticut.

To honor this legacy, the American Manufacturing Hall of Fame (AMHoF) is partnering with a most apt venue - American Mural Project (AMP) - to host the Innovation Wall, a 1,500 sq interactive display featuring 50 Connecticut Innovation Firsts. This "greatest hits" of Nutmeg State ingenuity includes everything from the first nuclear submarine to the first moon walk, from Sikorsky to Silly Putty, from the WASP engine to Wiffle Balls, from PEZ to parachutes. Visitors can even hold racing bicycle wheels that won 14 medals at the Paris Olympics.

American Mural Project Founder and Artistic Director Ellen Griesedieck states, "AMP is excited to collaborate with the American Manufacturing Hall of Fame to present this walk through highlights of Connecticut's innovation milestones. I can't wait to see how this interactive exhibition, which celebrates creativity, amplifies and reflects the themes found in our mural, itself a creative expression of the role of work in our lives."

AMHoF's Innovation Wall will be on view from October 10 through October 26 at AMP's historic converted mill space located at 90 Whiting Street in Winsted, CT. The exhibition is included at no extra charge with regular admission to American Mural Project: $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and veterans; $5 for students. Children under the age of 5 or over the age of 100 are free. Advance reservations can be made at AmericanMuralProject.org/admission or tickets can be purchased at the door during normal visitation hours: Fridays and Saturdays from 10am to 5pm; Sundays from noon to 5pm. A visit to AMP allows guests to view the spectacular 5-story mural from multiple levels as well as enjoy an audio tour that brings the people and stories featured in the art to vivid life.

About the American Manufacturing Hall of Fame

The American Manufacturing Hall of Fame (AMHoF) was formed in 2014 by a passionate group of manufacturing stakeholders. Our mission is to “Celebrate, Innovate, Educate.” Since our inception 11 years ago, AMHoF has inducted and celebrated the innovation of 37 companies, 10 Manufacturing leaders and has provided over $300,000 for scholarships and educational programs. We continue to embrace our mission, “Celebrate, Innovate, Educate”!

About American Mural Project

The American Mural Project (AMP) seeks to inspire, to invite collaboration, and to reveal to people of all ages the many contributions they can make to American culture. A celebration of American ingenuity, productivity, and commitment to work, the project is intended as a tribute and a challenge.

Founded in 2001, AMP is a nonprofit organization focused on honoring work by giving dignity to the American worker and initiative to kids. At its center is the creation of the largest indoor collaborative artwork in the world—a three-dimensional mural 120 feet long and five stories high. Nothing like it exists in the world. AMP offers a wide variety of performances, lectures, education programs, tours, and more. For more information, visit AmericanMuralProject.org.