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Model T display. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Model T display
Photos by Maggie Craig, LibbyMT.com

Model T rides. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Model T rides
Heritage Museum Opens for the Season
June 6, 2016

The Heritage Museum held its opening day Saturday, June 4,
with presentations, demonstrations and fun activities for
the entire family. Speakers, music, square dancing, gold
panning, face painting, Smokey Bear, Model T rides, fire
truck rides, and burgers in the historic cookhouse were the order of the day. Volunteers were also available to give an update on the Shay locomotive. The museum's opening day had plenty of sunshine and a high of 88°.

The museum is now open for the season: Monday through
Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Volunteers are always welcome.

Story and photos by Maggie Craig, LibbyMT.com



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