Poirier worked for Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia, two living history farms, and Historic Bethlehem Partnership in Pennsylvania prior to joining the National Watch and Clock Museum, which he helped attain accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums.
Bill Strawn, chairman and president of the Jacobson Foundation, said Poirier was selected following a nationwide search. “His proven leadership, museum development skills, and demonstrated forward vision will introduce Jerry Jacobson’s steam locomotive collection and historically constructed facility for public viewing and appreciation,” Strawn said in a statement. Strawn went on to say that Poirier’s selection will help move Jerry Jacobson’s vision for the collection and the roundhouse forward.
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I’ll owe Jerry Jacobson gratitude when the roundhouse is open to the public for all to appreciate
Just keep in mind , it’s a private collection not open to the public .
Mr. Jacobson passed one year ago today. Railroad preservationists throughout North America owe him a great deal of gratitude for starting the AoS Roundhouse.