Although we had requested $5000 to add to other anticipated donations, totalling $7000 to purchase 15 cases (10@ $400 and 5@ $600) we will now need to ask all our members to step up to help us complete this phase of our museum renovation.

Larry and Sandy Bubp have offered to sell us these lighted glass show cases for $600 for the all glass model and $400 for the glass front-solid side model. They are virtually new and 1/2 the cost of new cases, plus we will have no shipping since they are in Portland.

If you would like to help us by purchasing a display we will gladly install a placque on the case with your chosen wording.  You could make a memorial or honorary dedication to a loved one or simply have your name as donor.  Simply send us a check or money order indicating your preference-$400 or $600 and the wording you would like and we’ll take care of the rest.  Of course we welcome any gift, large or small which will help us to better do the work of your Society.

Feel free to contact us with any questions and thank you for your support.

Be My Valentine?

Thanks to former Jay County resident Bernice (McGahey) Barger, we’ve got Valentine’s Day covered. Bernice has been a collector of all kinds of memorabilia for the past 35 years and when you name a subject you can bet she has enough interesting items to fill a couple of display cases. Fortunately for us, she and her husband and sister have decorated our displays with some very interesting items relating to Cupid’s mission. From elaborate 3-D cards to beautiful heart motif china, we’re sure you’ll find something to inspire you to share your love with someone on Febuary 14th.

For more wonderful pictures click on the link below to vew a slide show. Enjoy!

Rebecca James Museum Slideshow

1790 to 2010 – The United States Census

Beginning at 7 p.m., a brief business meeting will be followed by the featured program. Refreshments will conclude the evening.

This is our first program of 2010 and the topic will be: “The History of The Census”.  Please join us!

The museum will be closed due to Good Friday.

There will be an open house at the museum from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

There will be an open house at the museum from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Beginning at 7 p.m., a brief business meeting will be followed by the featured program. Refreshments will conclude the evening.

There will be an open house at the museum from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

There will be an open house at the museum from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Beginning at 7 p.m., a brief business meeting will be followed by the featured program. Refreshments will conclude the evening.