MANCHESTER, NH (February 9, 2024) — America’s Credit Union Museum (ACUM) is proud to announce the dedication of its main exhibit hall in honor of Gordon A. Simmons, visionary leader, and former board chair who served the Museum for more than a decade during its formative years.
A passionate advocate for preserving the credit union movement’s history, Simmons’ dedication and significant gift towards future expansion and upkeep of exhibition spaces made the hall naming possible. The “Gordon A. Simmons Exhibit Hall” officially opened on February 7, 2024.
“With profound gratitude, we dedicate this exhibit space in honor of Gordon A. Simmons,” said Stephanie Smith, executive director of ACUM. “His extraordinary generosity and strategic guidance paved the way for unprecedented growth and success. His enduring legacy as a dedicated steward of our mission continues to inspire and elevate our organization.”
Simmons himself shared his hopes for the Museum’s future: “May the America’s Credit Union Museum continue to prosper in its historic role as the site of the roots of all American credit unions,” he stated. This quote is also embodied on the commemorative plaque, along with the Museum’s dedication to him and his photo.
Located in Manchester, New Hampshire, where America's first credit union opened in 1908, America's Credit Union Museum is an exciting and dynamic organization that is no mere repository of documents and artifacts. In addition to celebrating the remarkable efforts of the people who built the credit union movement over the past 100+ years, it plays a leading role in documenting today's achievements while helping to prepare credit unions for upcoming challenges.
Mike Miller
Communications Manager at LSCU & Affiliates
850-558-1176
mike.miller@lscu.coop
