On Friday, October 9 the Museum was the recipient of a very generous donation from Brenda Clark. The money came from her daughter's trust that was created when DeeAnna was diagnosed with cancer in 1985. The money is to be used to replace the roof on the Beech Grove School. Thanks to a local contractor, the work has begun. This contractor has always been very good to the Museum, donating most of his labor. Thanks Grindell Masonry!!! (see the article in October 10 Kenton Times) With a $1000 grant from Mid Ohio Energy and proceeds from the Hog Roast and a bequest, we will have enough money to also put a new roof on the woodworker's shop.
Brenda also personally donated $500 to be used to replenish the supplies for the School. This was so awesome.
While the Farm Museum has been put to sleep for the winter months, stop out to see the progress and watch for the re-opening in the Spring. We would like to invite all Hardin County Schools and any other schools to spend a day in the Beech Grove School. The children have a wonderful time pretending to be children in 1860.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
It's Over!!
Oh my!! Summer is over. I have been in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for two weeks. It was awesome. 75 degrees and sunny every day. I did catch a cold, which has developed into bronchitis, but "a bad day on vacation, is better than a good day at work."
We are beginning to think Christmas at the Museum. Yes I know it is not yet October, but it takes alot of coordination and planning. The displays must be up before Thanksgiving, as opening day is November 28.
We have on display right now the OSU (Ohio State University) football program covers illustrated by Fred Machetanz. We got a big laugh over the cost of the program - 25 cents!! If you have been to any college games recently, or even high school, you know a program is way more than 25 cents.
Coming our way soon is a black and white lithograph by Fred Machetanz, Trailmates. What a great addition to our collection.
The Kenton Toy Collectors have been busy. They purchased 3 toys this summer to be added to the display. At September meeting, they decided to do a display of the plastic, remote control cars made in Kenton in the late 1940's (not at the Kenton Hardware Company). The cars are on loan from John Ramge. Stop by to take a look.
Keep following this blog, we will let you know what is happening at the Museum.
donated by a family in Portland, Oregon.
We are beginning to think Christmas at the Museum. Yes I know it is not yet October, but it takes alot of coordination and planning. The displays must be up before Thanksgiving, as opening day is November 28.
We have on display right now the OSU (Ohio State University) football program covers illustrated by Fred Machetanz. We got a big laugh over the cost of the program - 25 cents!! If you have been to any college games recently, or even high school, you know a program is way more than 25 cents.
Coming our way soon is a black and white lithograph by Fred Machetanz, Trailmates. What a great addition to our collection.
The Kenton Toy Collectors have been busy. They purchased 3 toys this summer to be added to the display. At September meeting, they decided to do a display of the plastic, remote control cars made in Kenton in the late 1940's (not at the Kenton Hardware Company). The cars are on loan from John Ramge. Stop by to take a look.
Keep following this blog, we will let you know what is happening at the Museum.
donated by a family in Portland, Oregon.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Hardin County Fair
The Hardin County Fair begins September 8. The Museum will be in the Communty Building - please stop by to see us. The theme this year is Kenton Toys. We will have the 1953 pictures of toys from the sample room, cd's, books, old fair books, odds an ends ofbooks, and an opportunity to become a member of the Museums. All new memberships receive a free Kenton Toy Collectors baseball hat.
After fair week, the Museum will be closed until September 28 while I am on vacation. Then it will be time to gear up for Christmas. Can you believe it? We received the Santa Claus collection of Shirley Fry. She was a collector from the age of 5, the collection numbers in the thousands. We have big plans to display as many as we can during the Christmas season. We will also be sharing the collection with the new Bed and Breakfast, the Grand Trillium Inn.
The book signing with Max Terman, author of Hiram's Honor went very well. The Ohio
4th Civil War re-enactors were here, as was Tim "Jacob Parrott" Striker. The surprise visit from Betty Resch and her family was quite welcome. Betty is the great-granddaughter of Delano Morey, who received the Medal of Honor during the Civil War. Mr. Terman's book is available at the Museum. It is an awesome read. If you have ever wondered what it was like to be a Civil War soldier, you don't want to miss this book.
See you in a few weeks!!
After fair week, the Museum will be closed until September 28 while I am on vacation. Then it will be time to gear up for Christmas. Can you believe it? We received the Santa Claus collection of Shirley Fry. She was a collector from the age of 5, the collection numbers in the thousands. We have big plans to display as many as we can during the Christmas season. We will also be sharing the collection with the new Bed and Breakfast, the Grand Trillium Inn.
The book signing with Max Terman, author of Hiram's Honor went very well. The Ohio
4th Civil War re-enactors were here, as was Tim "Jacob Parrott" Striker. The surprise visit from Betty Resch and her family was quite welcome. Betty is the great-granddaughter of Delano Morey, who received the Medal of Honor during the Civil War. Mr. Terman's book is available at the Museum. It is an awesome read. If you have ever wondered what it was like to be a Civil War soldier, you don't want to miss this book.
See you in a few weeks!!
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