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Kaya Hardgrove in character as "Katie" during the Heritage Museum's opening celebration on Saturday, June 3. Heritage Museum Opening by Maggie Craig June 3, 2006 The Heritage Museum opened for the season on Saturday with an outstanding display of historical items. Equipment used in mining, logging, and farming from the early 1900's was on hand and operating for demonstrations. A gold panning area was set up so visitors could pan for gold. The Kootenai Muzzleloaders had a display of the fur trade era. Kaya Hardgrove was in character and period dress as a child of 1895. The Model T was available for rides, and the 1946 Buffalo fire truck and Hyster lumber carrier were on display. Entertainment, including music and presentations, was provided inside the museum. The National Guard also paid a visit in one of their helicopters and a 5-ton truck, offering visitors a look at both. The cookhouse, itself a Forest Service cook shack from Sylvanite, was open and keeping everyone fed. The weather was even cooperative, holding off with the rain for the day (but pouring the next). It was a great opening day for the museum, which is operated by volunteers through the summer. The museum is open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sundays 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Be sure to visit the Smithsonian's traveling exhibit, "Key Ingredients: America by Food," which will be hosted by the museum July 16 through August 26. Photos and story by Maggie Craig, LibbyMT.com Related Links http://www.lincolncountylibraries.com/museum/ - Heritage Museum More Museum Info - LibbyMT.com info page

A lot to see today! 1915 drag saw 1940's chain saws A 2-man saw Assorted food processors Mills, grinders and shellers 1946 Buffalo fire truck The helicopter arrives A popular attraction We get to sit in it! 5 ton MTV There's always mending Fur trade era Early 1900's Baker engine Novo winch circa 1918 Keeping it running Air compressor used in mining Snowshoe Mine tunnel The ore crusher really works! 1906 mining hoist For sorting ore size All-purpose winch Hyster lumber carrier Model T rides How Grandma washed clothes Panning for gold Tower Gallery Lee Tonner and friends A wonderful display Prize-winning Cat replica Checking it out "Katie" pans for gold 1913 tractor replica

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