| The Reitz Home Museum Board of Trustees proudly announces the appointment of Joseph Lutz as the museum’s Executive Director. Joseph has been serving as the Museum Curator since his hiring last June.
“Joseph has proven his love and dedication to the Reitz Home Museum over the last year,” offered Jennifer Stevens, President of the Reitz Home Museum Board of Trustees. “He has worked diligently to develop a comprehensive inventory assessment of the museum’s treasured assets, while also doubling the number of active docents. I’m confident that Joseph’s skill set will allow the Reitz Home Museum to continue to be a vibrant cultural asset for Evansville,” Stevens said.
Prior to joining the Reitz Home Museum, Lutz served in the Peace Corps in Moldova where he served as a Community and Organizational Development Advisor and provided technical assistance to the Jewish History Museum of Moldova.
“History, and enhancing community outreach of museums, has long been a passion of mine,” Lutz said. “I have a special fondness for the Reitz Home Museum, and its fascinating historical ties to Evansville’s early days. I look forward to expanding the museum’s relevance in the community.”
The Reitz Home Museum, situated in the heart of the city’s downtown historic preservation district, was built in 1871 by John Augustus Reitz and is Evansville’s only Victoria House Museum. It is one of the finest examples of French Second Empire architecture in the country.
Lutz replaces former Executive Director Natalie Singer, who is now Director of Sponsorships and Giving at the EVSC Foundation and a member of the Reitz Home Board of Trustees. |
