The Yap Museum Board of Directors, in a recent meeting, unanimously voted to re-examine the scope and direction of the Yap State museum project efforts. It was decided to develop the concept of a Yap State Living History Museum.

 

The new plan puts a greater emphasis on traditional skill trainings along with a building scheme to utilize traditional construction. Consequently, the museum will allow all the observers to experience the unique culture of Yap State. The new plan will assure the preservation of traditional skills and will significantly reduce the initial building costs and annual operating budget. The Living History Museum will be in a park-like setting and will encompass other efforts such as the Traditional Navigation Society, and other preservation activities. The museum site will be utilized by the first annual Yap Canoe Festival October 23-25, 2009, and any permanent traditional structures constructed for that event would remain as a part of the Living History Museum.