The History Museum is pleased to announce the launch of its History in the Making campaign to raise $1.57 million. This new project will provide desperately needed storage space for the Museum's collections and create an exhibit gallery specifically designed to exhibit fragile artifacts. Learn more about the campaign »
The History Museum is looking for historic objects, photographs and stories relating to local sports. The Museum’s professional staff is researching and designing a new 3,000-square-foot exhibit to be unveiled next April titled, Sports & Spirit. Learn more about sharing your sports history »
Tuesdays, September 9th through October 21st,
2008, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Beginning Genealogy Class
Students will learn basic genealogical research principals and techniques as
well as proper recording and note taking. The resources valuable to genealogists
in historical societies, genealogical societies, libraries, the internet, and
the Family History Library of the Church of Latter Day Saints will be discussed.
A variety of materials will be displayed, explained and analyzed such as: census
records, city/county histories and directories, genealogies, indexes, maps and
miscellaneous collections. The proper use of primary and secondary materials
and copy-write observance will be included. The cost of the class is $30 for
non-members of the Museum and $15 for Museum members.
Monday, September 22nd, 6:30 p.m.
Charlie Chaplin’s “The Kid”
The 1921 silent film features Chaplin in his first full length movie. The
Kid is about a Tramp (Chaplin) who finds an abandoned baby in an alley
and takes care of him. As the baby gets older, the unlikely pair form a
strong bond and construct scams in order to survive. Admission is $7 in
advance or at the door. Contact Lee to
purchase tickets.
Tues
- Sat: 10 AM - 4 PM
Sun: 12 PM - 4 PM
Note: We are closed on Mondays between Labor Day and Memorial Day.

AKA Houdini
An award-winning exhibit highlighting the History Museum's important collection of performance paraphernalia and historic documents relating to Harry Houdini.
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The Times They Are a Changin'
The Rock 'n Roll, Civil Rights, Vietnam, Space Program and other 60s topics are related in this exhibit through the experiences of local people.