The Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn is feeling the effects of Hurricane Matthew long after the winds have died down. In a special interview with The Island Packet, Rex Garniewicz, president and CEO of the museum, shared how Hurricane Matthew continues to impact the museum’s budget.
Historic sites like Honey Horn are becoming very popular for weddings, receptions, reunions, church picnics and corporate events. Yet, nearly five months after Hurricane Matthew, Crowder Gulf is continuing to use Honey Horn as a mulching site and the Coastal Discovery Museum is feeling the pinch. Lost revenue due to the inability to use the historic site for events has cost the museum much needed revenue. The revenue from Honey Horn events supports programs…