Jean S. Adams Education Pavilion

Public opening is July 25, 2025

The Jean S. Adams Education Pavilion is a 3-season, open-air programming and visitor area currently being constructed behind the museum overlooking neighboring J. Frank Wilson Park. Once completed, the pavilion will consist of an overhead canopy, informative signage interpreting the flora and fauna of the park, and a life-size replica of Pelagornis (pictured) hanging overhead.

Accessible via the The Harvest Foundation Hall of Ancient Life, the multi-use pavilion will enhance the general visitor experience, while providing much needed additional space for the museum's wide variety of educational programming and special events.

Jean S. Adams Education Pavilion: Funding Support

Museum leaders have secured support for the construction of the Jean S. Adams Education Pavilion, with funding provided by Mr. George Adams and family, the Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission, the Harvest Foundation, Mr. William Mayer, and many other generous supporters. Thanks to a wonderful gift from Mr. Adams and his family, the structure has been named in memory of his late wife, Jean S. Adams.

Jean S. Adams Education Pavilion: Campaign Supporters

George Adams & Family
Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission
The Harvest Foundation

William F. Mayer
Gary & Susan Collins
Kiwanis Club of Martinsville

Charles & Susan Aaron
Darren & Dr. Caren Aaron
C. Reed Anderson
Nancy L. Baker
T. G. Balabanis
Ryan & Amber Barber
Gayle & Larry Barts
Dr. LeAnn & Roy Binger
Dr. Noel T. Boaz
Robert & Sharon Bushnell
J. Smith & Gael Chaney
Sandra Coleman
Faye & Peter Cooper
Archer Deatherage
Dr. Barry M. Dorsey
Darrin & Jennifer Doss
Drs. Paul & Margie Eason
Rhonda Edwards
Walter & Helen Flythe
Fred & Linda Gehrke
Timothy J. Gette
Margaret Harden
Charlotte Harter
Betsy & Mark Ivey
Stephen & Heather Jackson
Barry & Amy Jarrett
Joseph & Ellen Jessee
Dr. Mervyn & Virginia King
William & Alicia Lantz
V. Carole Lougheed
Dr. Eugene Madonia
David Martin
Paul & Patricia May
Henry & Gail Mitchell
Dr. & Mrs. J. Peyton Moore
Dr. James K. Muehleck
Melody & Keith Oliver
Coy & Linda Park
Ollie & Jane Pilson
Greg & Cynthia Preston
Clarence L. Reaser
Richard Renfro & Martha Otto
Roscoe & Linda Reynolds
Zachary Ryder
J. Randolph Smith
Carl & Robin Smith
Gwendolyn Sowdon
Betty Stephenson
Cawley & Nancy Stine
William & Catherine Stone
Julie H. Thomas
Ellen Thomason
James & Theresa Tobin
Robert & Gail Vogler
Clement Wheatley
Edward & Melissa White
Charles & Ella Wickham
Ellen Wood