Students from the Christian Community Academy from Johnston City toured the museum for the first time on Thursday, April 15th, 2016. The students were introduced, many for the first time, to many aspects of pioneer life and some of the hardships that their ancestors likely faced on a daily basis.
As expected, many things in the museum stumped the students, particularly on the use of older telephones, typewriters and early camera types much of which is foreign to todays youth.
The Williamson County Historical Society held a membership meeting on Sunday, April 3rd, 2016 at 1:30 PM. President Sam Lattuca informed the society of updates and improvements to the museum building and displays as well as to the genealogy library. Events that the society has participated in since the last meeting were also discussed in addition to future planned improvements for the century old jail building in which the museum is housed.
Two historical society members were inducted into the society’s honor roll. Ethel Ashby, operated an antique store in Marion for decades and was chiefly responsible for the acquisition of the old county jail building for use by the society as a museum from the county in 1971. She donated many of the historical items that are still used by the museum and worked diligently to establish the museum. Ashby passed away in 1992. Violet Grisham, a Marion resident, was also inducted into the honor roll. Grisham has served numerous board positions, worked diligently with children to spark an interest in history among youths and has either authored or co-authored 35 local history books.
The membership meeting was followed by a program related to auditing our county’s cemeteries given by Helen Sutt Lind, a Johnston City resident. Lind is a society member and has authored numerous books on local cemeteries.
The Williamson County Historical Society will be holding a membership meeting on Sunday, April 3rd, 2016 at 1:30 PM in the museum. Additions and changes to the museum, recent accessions and future plans will be discussed. Helen Sutt Lind will present a program related to our county cemeteries and inductions to the honor roll will be made. Refreshments will be served and society members are urged to attend.
After being closed down and limited to Saturday only operation through the winter, the museum will be returning to its summer hours of operation on Tuesday, March 1st, 2016. The museum will be open from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Saturday, until Thanksgiving.
Museum volunteers have been busy through winter months painting, making repairs, changing display items and planning our next improvements. All are invited to come to the museum and tour or research your ancestors.