The Greenbelt Museum is staffed by one full time Curator/Director of Historical Programs and one part-time Education/Volunteer Coordinator. The museum relies heavily on its dedicated volunteers to operate the museum on Sundays and to serve on the Board of Directors. The staff is also assisted by volunteer interns.
Megan Searing Young, Curator/Director of Historical Programs
museum@greenbeltmd.gov | (301) 507-6582
Megan Searing Young is a museum professional, specializing in the decorative arts, who has worked in museums, galleries and historical organizations since 1996. She earned a B.A. in Art History and Women’s Studies from the Johns Hopkins University and an M.A. in the History of Decorative Arts from the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution, and Parsons School of Design program where she focused on early twentieth century design, material culture, and social history. She has held jobs and internships at a variety of cultural organizations including the Historical Society of Washington, D.C.; the Cooper Hewitt, National Design Museum; Winterthur Museum and Library; and the Baltimore Museum of Art. She joined the staff of the Greenbelt Museum January 2007 and succeeded Jill St. John as Curator of the Museum September 2008.
Sheila Maffay-Tuthill, NEH Education/Volunteer Coordinator
greenbeltmuseumedu@gmail.com | (240) 542-2064
Sheila Maffay-Tuthill holds a B.A. in History from the University of Maryland and specializes in educational programming, with particular expertise in designing and implementing hands-on activities for children. She has worked at the Children’s Museum at Rose Hill Manor in Frederick, Maryland, and Historic St. Mary’s City in southern Maryland. She joined the staff of the Greenbelt Museum in December 2008.

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April 20, 2010 at 4:36 pm
Stephanie Smith
I just wanted to ask what kind of membership software your museum used to keep track of members.
Thanks,
Stephanie
May 6, 2010 at 11:02 am
greenbeltcurator
Hi Stephanie, we currently use PastPerfect software.
July 25, 2010 at 7:13 am
Tom Huggard
I am a former resident of Greenbelt – during the 1940′s? Have you ever had any gatherings of “old-timers”? Haven’t been back since the 1970′s.
July 26, 2010 at 12:48 pm
greenbeltcurator
Hello! Yes, there have been gatherings of “old timers” mostly around anniversary years. For instance there was a large gathering of “pioneer” residents and families on the occasion of the Greenbelt’s 50th anniversary. We are in the midst of planning the citys’ 75th anniversary in 2012. The main festivities will probably take place in October of that year. I encourage you to become a member of the Museum so that we can keep you informed! Also check greenbeltmd.gov for more information. The museum is actively collecting photographs from Greenbelt’s early years – if you have any you’d be willing to share, please let me know. Thanks,
Megan Searing Young
Museum Director
August 14, 2010 at 12:42 pm
Sheree Budge
Thanks for the tour and lecture you gave our CSLC 834 class from Catholic University. It was really interesting and helpful to us. I subsequently wrote a short paper about your museum and received a very satisfactory grade for it. We all appreciated your insight and the information you shared.
Sincerely,
Sheree Budge
September 14, 2011 at 4:13 pm
Marlene McAuley
My grandfather, “Henry Fisher” was one of the outstanding citizens in 1975. He was an active member of the community and a member and president of the Lion’s Club. It was really very special to see his name on the list of Outstanding Citizens. Thank you!
Marlene Albright McAuley