History is a guide to navigation in perilous times. History is who we are and why we are the way we are.
~ David C. McCullough

What's Happening at the Castle

History in the Making

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 »

Share Your Sports History

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 »

Upcoming Events

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.

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Open Hours

Tues - Sat: 10 AM - 4 PM
Sun: 12 PM - 4 PM

Note: We are closed on Mondays between Labor Day and Memorial Day.

Current Exhibits

AKA Houdini
An award-winning exhibit highlighting the History Museum's important collection of performance paraphernalia and historic documents relating to Harry Houdini.

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.

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