BY BARBARA BARNES BOOTH
The Stone County Historical Genealogical Society and Museum features an update on museum activities.
The Historical Museum is busy moving from current museum building, which has been loaned by the City of Crane, rent and utilities free, since the Museum opening in 2016.
The Historical Society and Museum would like to express appreciation to the City of Crane for being the largest donor and sponsor to Stone County’s Historical Museum.
The partnership provided Stone County with a historical museum for the collection, maintenance and preservation of the county’s history and heritage.
In 2023, the Historical Society and Museum, with many fundraising activities and donations, purchased the historic building at 117 Main Street, the former home of American Legion Post 413, Crane.
Renovations are taking place. With being awarded ARPA Funds, a completely new roof, historic tuckpointing on the brick building, windows, an awning and a new sign have been completed on the outside of the building.
Inside renovations are underway at present: Construction activities, with building of a mapping/genealogical research area, an office print and file room, enlarging the museum area, updating the kitchen, installing ADA bathrooms, electrical and plumbing, along with a list too numerous to mention.
Two dedicated board members Steve Seaton and Ron White are volunteering hours to complete all of the above. If anyone can offer time or donations to help these two dedicated volunteers, the County Historical Museum would greatly appreciate the help.
The museum asks for your patience as to the museum touring hours until renovations and completion of the move take place. The grand opening is set for January 2025. Watch for more information.
This will be my last article. I'm retiring and other members of the Society and Museum can have an opportunity to submit articles for Museum highlights. I have been blessed to write and share my cherished Stone County history and heritage. I thank you for reading the articles.
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