The Heritage Museum Opening Day celebration June 3
by The Heritage Museum
May 29, 2017
Opening Day at The Heritage Museum in Libby is an eagerly anticipated annual event. This year, the Museum will host the celebration on Saturday, June 3th, from 10:00AM-5:00PM. As always, the entire family will find something of interest in the presentations and demonstrations both inside and outside throughout the day. There will be learning experiences such as gold panning and ham radio operations, food and fun for all. There will be activities for all ages make sure to bring the kiddos.
The Beebe Room will be having speakers throughout the day. Make sure to stop in and check out our Live actor Greg Smith!
10:30 AM Montana Forest Workers in World War - presented by Jerry Akin
Members of the 20th Engineers Regiment assisted French foresters with logging, lumber manufacturing, railroad tie production, and more. Based on his grandfather’s journal, Jerry Akin will give a presentation on the contribution of this regiment to the WWI effort.
11:30 AM A Visit with an 1879 American Fur Company Trader - presented by Greg Smith
This "Living History" presentation brings you back in time to 1879. The stories of James W. Schultz will be told through the fictitious character of Jim Deakins as he takes part in the hunting of the last great bison herds or recalls the adventures of the Blackfeet and their enemy, the Crow.
12:30 PM World War I and the Libby Home Front - presented by Jeff Gruber
With America’s entry into the "Great War," there were many committees and organizations that formed locally to help support the boys in Europe. Libby citizens who played significant roles – both in Europe and at home – will be highlighted.
In the Swamp Creek Community Hall, there will be music and dancing. From 10:00 to 11:00AM, enjoy the music of Lee Tonner, Mike Powell, Carol Cady, Patty Leonard and Tim Harcourt. From 11:00 to 12:00, the Spinning Squares will be kicking up their heels square dancing for your entertainment
Enjoy lunch in the historic Sylvanite Cookhouse. Jason Beach will be grilling burgers, onions and hot dogs and there will be various home baked desserts available.
The Museum’s four Model T Fords will be out and about throughout the day. A raffle will be held that day to benefit the Model T Fund. There are 3 prizes. One is a large framed photo of two mountain sheep by Bob Stickney, $75 gift certificate to NAPA, and a $20 gift certificate to Quick Lube for an oil change. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.
Between 10:00AM and 2:00PM, stop by the Shay shed to visit with volunteers who have been working on the locomotive. They’ll bring you up to date on the progress and share plans for the future.
A new exhibit opening this season commemorates the 100th anniversary of United States’ entry into World War I. Twelve men from Lincoln County lost their lives in the Great War. This exhibit is one of three "companion exhibits" which all relate to WWI.
Another exhibit will make its debut this season. As has been reported in the local news, the National Christmas Tree will come from the Kootenai National Forest this year. The new Montana Tannenbaum exhibit features the three National Christmas Trees that have come from Montana in the past, including two from right here in our forest in 1958 and 1989. Representatives from the Forest Service will be at the Museum from 10:00-3:00 on Opening Day and visitors will have the opportunity to make Christmas ornaments that will be sent to Washington, D.C. along with the tree. Smokey Bear will be here from 10AM to noon.
Beginning opening day and continuing through the month of June, the Kootenai Valley Quilt Guild will display their beautiful quilts in the Tower Gallery. The gallery will house a changing exhibit throughout the summer with artwork from the Libby Fine Arts Group in July and photographs in August.
The Heritage Museum will be open through September 30th, Monday-Saturday, 10:00-5:00 and Sunday, 1:00-5:00. Admission is by donation. The Heritage Museum is run completely by volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, please call the Museum at 406-293-7521.
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