About 55 visitors attended the open house and honorarium at McLoud Historical Society Museum and Heritage Center on Friday, July 23.
After two and a half years of remodeling, the first phase of the building is complete. Regular hours of operation are set to begin in late August.
McLoud mayor and society board member Jon Barrett opened the ceremony at 11 a.m. with a welcome to those who attended.
Phyllis Campbell, also a society board member, gave a detailed report on the history of the first phase of the project.
Treasurer Jim Metcalf read a list of those who have donated $1,000 or more in funds or products.
President Glenda Kuhn and vice president Doug Hinson recognized visitors and distributed plaques and certificates to those present. Sylvia Metcalf and members of the society provided refreshments.
Among those being honored for participation in the project was the Citizens Potawatomi Nation, represented by chairman John ‘Rocky’ Barrett and vice chairman Linda Capps.
The tribe helped with a number of projects including windows, electricians, painters and furniture.
Sen. Harry Coates was honored for the penny colored awnings donated in his honor by Metal Roofing Contractors of Oklahoma.
Donnie and Glenda Kuhn honored Johnie and Sylvia Chambless with a $5,000 donation in their names.
This gift was designated for deposit in the Communities Foundation of Oklahoma for perpetuating support.
Plaques for each of these were displayed in the office area of the building at 421 W. Broadway in McLoud.
Hours of operation will be announced after the next regularly scheduled meeting Aug. 2.
The museum can also be opened by appointment.
McLoud teachers may want to schedule classes to attend the museum by calling 964-5169.
Programs of storytelling and videos are also available at school or at the museum by appointment.
McLoud Historical Society meets the first Monday of each month at the museum.
Anyone interested in local history is encouraged to attend and get involved in insuring that future generations have access to their beginnings.
Watch for upcoming events during the Chamber of Commerce Chili Cookoff and a Christmas Home Show in December.
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About 55 visitors attended the open house and honorarium at McLoud Historical Society Museum and Heritage Center on Friday, July 23.
After two and a half years of remodeling, the first phase of the building is complete. Regular hours of operation are set to begin in late August.
McLoud mayor and society board member Jon Barrett opened the ceremony at 11 a.m. with a welcome to those who attended.
Phyllis Campbell, also a society board member, gave a detailed report on the history of the first phase of the project.
Treasurer Jim Metcalf read a list of those who have donated $1,000 or more in funds or products.
President Glenda Kuhn and vice president Doug Hinson recognized visitors and distributed plaques and certificates to those present. Sylvia Metcalf and members of the society provided refreshments.
Among those being honored for participation in the project was the Citizens Potawatomi Nation, represented by chairman John ‘Rocky’ Barrett and vice chairman Linda Capps.
The tribe helped with a number of projects including windows, electricians, painters and furniture.
Sen. Harry Coates was honored for the penny colored awnings donated in his honor by Metal Roofing Contractors of Oklahoma.
Donnie and Glenda Kuhn honored Johnie and Sylvia Chambless with a $5,000 donation in their names.
This gift was designated for deposit in the Communities Foundation of Oklahoma for perpetuating support.
Plaques for each of these were displayed in the office area of the building at 421 W. Broadway in McLoud.
Hours of operation will be announced after the next regularly scheduled meeting Aug. 2.
The museum can also be opened by appointment.
McLoud teachers may want to schedule classes to attend the museum by calling 964-5169.
Programs of storytelling and videos are also available at school or at the museum by appointment.
McLoud Historical Society meets the first Monday of each month at the museum.
Anyone interested in local history is encouraged to attend and get involved in insuring that future generations have access to their beginnings.
Watch for upcoming events during the Chamber of Commerce Chili Cookoff and a Christmas Home Show in December.
