Work Continues at the Museum |
As we enter the new year, work is continuing at the museum. Floor coverings will be replaced in most of the front part of the museum, thanks to a $25,000 Heritage Support Grant. This grant is provided by the Indiana Historical Society and made possible by Lilly Endowment, Inc. As work progresses, there will be times when parts of the museum [read more] |
"Only Jay" Shirts $15 |
The bright red “Only Jay in the USA” t-shirts have been selling well. An order for eight shirts was sent to California before Christmas. These shirts tell everyone that Jay County, which was named after the first Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, John Jay, is the only Jay County in the United States. The shirts are available in crew [read more] |
Officers Elected |
At the January meeting of the Board of Directors, officers were elected for 2024. They are: Copresidents, Phil Rager and Rob Weaver; Co-vice-presidents, Kay Locker and Nathan Springer; Secretary, Jane Spencer, assisted by Sylvia Morrical; and, Treasurer, Bob Vance. [read more] |
Dates Established |
Since it is not known when the remodeling work at the museum will be completed, the Board of Directors only set the following two dates for 2024: The Heritage Festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, September 28 and 29. A Christmas Open House and Family Day is scheduled for Saturday, December 14. Program Meetings and other Open House dates will be [read more] |
Look What's on Display! |
Two new displays are now at the museum. One is celebrating the 65th anniversary of the Jay-Randolph Developmental Services. The other high-lights the town of Salamonia. Jay-Randolph Developmental Services is a private non-profit com-munity social service agency serving people with developmental disabilities. Another new display highlights the history of Salamonia from 1852 to the present. From 1839 to 1852, it was known [read more] |
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