Archive for June, 2010

The Jay County Historical Society’s open houses for 2010 are in full swing. Thanks to a recent grant from the The Portland Foundation and donations from members and friends, the society was able to purchase 11 lighted showcases. Volunteers have filled the showcases with interesting displays, and various rooms at the museum are sporting new looks since last season thanks to many volunteer hours. Among the new displays at the museum are Indiana glass items, bonnets, a common school display, items from the Bimel family, and an exhibit featuring Redkey’s John Shambarger. Also scattered throughout the museum are beautiful period wedding gowns worn by Jay County residents. June open houses are Saturday, June 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, June 20, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Monthly program meetings have also commenced again. The subject for the June 22 meeting at 7 p.m. will be a presentation by Jay County Historian Jane Spencer on the postcard collection of George and Alta Cull, which was loaned to the society by their daughter, Mrs. Bill Davis.

We welcome everyone, members and non-members alike, to attend both our open houses and our monthly program meetings. The museum is also open to the public Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come see all the changes we’ve made!