Memorial Donation

Greetings from the board! We want to take this time to let you know how much we appreciate and thank you for supporting your Lane County Museum. We strive to do our best to preserve Lane County history for generations to come and are excited about the museum’s future as many of the permanent exhibits are receiving a face lift and new exhibits are being created in the addition so that more interesting, historical artifacts can be on display. Board members and friends are working diligently in hopes of having the exhibits ready for viewing this summer. 

Maintenance of the buildings is a continual challenge as we were faced with installing a furnace and duct work in the addition, repairing the cooling unit in the safe room, repairing the generator, and replacing light fixtures in the office area. The Sod House underwent some renovations as we prepared for the All-School-Reunion last May. Built in 1960, it is hanging in there but is in need of some very special attention. An historic preservation company has been located and we are in hopes that they will have the information on how to best preserve this historic landmark. 

Temporary exhibits this year celebrated Dighton and Healy High School reunions, a Veteran’s display including Quilts of Valor and the evolution of food preservation which turned out to be a very fascinating exhibit. As America celebrates its 250th anniversary in July, we are excited to announce our “America 250” exhibit scheduled to open on July 4. Our goal is to have 250+ items on display that represent America, and we invite you to loan your personal Americana items for the exhibit as well.

Fundraising is always a top priority and is necessary for the well-being of the museum. A raffle for overnight stays at top resorts and a deer antler lamp was held in May, homemade ice cream was sold in June, nut sales began in October with the Fall Fest, and a Christmas Open House was held with local vendors participating in both events. We have recently begun a trash bag sale that runs until May 15. Please contact the museum for more information.

As you can see, there is a lot happening at your local museum. This Memorial Day Letter provides you with an opportunity to honor and remember your loved ones and friends while also ensuring the success of the museum for generations to come. We thank you for all of your contributions to the history of Lane County.

Lisa Moomaw

Lane County Historical Society President 

Lane County Historical Society is a 

501c3 Nonprofit Organization

making your contributions tax deductible

Donate online at www.lanecountymuseum.org