Heritage Museum end-of-season celebration Sept 23
by Libby Heritage Museum
September 20, 2017
The Heritage Museum is holding an end-of-season celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony this Saturday, September 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The day is packed: there’s a pie baking contest in the morning (drop off pies 10:00 a.m. to noon with judging from noon to 1:00 p.m.), working yard exhibits from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., outside vendors and cook shack open all day, ribbon cutting of the new pavilion at 1:30 p.m. (and the chance to name the new pavilion), Rural 508 Band from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., and live speakers, gift shop and museum open all day.
And while you’re there, be sure to revisit the outside exhibits. Many have been newlysigned over the summer, with the name and a short description of what the various artifacts were used for. The new signs are a result of a $5000 grant the museum received from the Montana History Foundation to improve information about the outdoor exhibits.
The grant was written by Sherry Turner and implemented by Marge Kroeger, both of whom sit on the Grants committee of the Heritage Museum. Grant work will be completed by next spring, which includes about 120 small black and white signs posted on each artifact. Three large 4’x3’ interpretive signs will also be installed telling the history of mining, logging and agriculture in our area. Visitor comments have been positive about the new signs; learning the names of the items and how they were used adds to our historical perspective and appreciation.
Not only is the museum installing informational signs on equipment and buildings, but work is continuing on the Shay steam locomotive, farm equipment has been newly painted in original colors, an additional parking area has been developed, and of course, the new pavilion has been completed, courtesy of volunteers.
This promises to be another fun, family-friendly event, courtesy of the Heritage Museum and the many community volunteers and donors who keep it going.
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