Several antique brass medallions honoring wars from the Civil War through Iraqi Freedom are for sale at the museum for $5 each. These were manufactured in Portland by The Falcon Mint.

As mentioned last month, we have several yearbooks from the former high schools for sale for $5.00 each. These are copies which have been donated, but we already have. Most are Tifoons and Typhoons from Portland High School, but some others are available. Call to see if we have what you are wanting, as our supply changes frequently.

We also have some ...

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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 or V-neck and ...

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A windmill tail recently found its way to the museum. Ralph Guingrich discovered the windmill tail in the barn at his residence northeast of Portland on County Road 100 North. The tail dates back to the John and Susan Artman farm. The Artman’s owned the farm from the mid 1800s to the early 1900s. The property was later owned by Clyde Beeler. Ralph and Karen ...

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