FREEPORT - Explore Stephenson County museums for free from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 17. Special activities and exhibits highlighting Stephenson County history and culture are offered at several area museums.
The Lena Historical museum will present Dr. Gordon Dammann who has written a book on Civil War Photography. Books will be available for purchase and Dammann will be signing books between noon and 4 p.m. Two short presentations about the book will be offered at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. An exhibit of some of Dammann's Civil War era photographs will be on display as well.
The Freeport Arts Center is open extended hours, beginning at 10 a.m. and will host a Spring Brunch from 10 a.m. to noon. Tickets for this event are $15 for members, $18 for non-members, and $25 at the door. General admission is free and special educational hands-on activities will be offered in celebration of museum day.
The Antique Engine Museum and Silvercreek Museum will present a display of objects related to President Abraham Lincoln.
The following museums will be open and are participating in museum day events: Cedarville Historical Museum, Freeport Arts Center, German Valley Historical Museum, Lena Historical Museum, Silvercreek Museum, Stephenson County Historical Museum and Winslow Historical Museum.
The Lena Historical museum will present Dr. Gordon Dammann who has written a book on Civil War Photography. Books will be available for purchase and Dammann will be signing books between noon and 4 p.m. Two short presentations about the book will be offered at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. An exhibit of some of Dammann's Civil War era photographs will be on display as well.
The Freeport Arts Center is open extended hours, beginning at 10 a.m. and will host a Spring Brunch from 10 a.m. to noon. Tickets for this event are $15 for members, $18 for non-members, and $25 at the door. General admission is free and special educational hands-on activities will be offered in celebration of museum day.
The Antique Engine Museum and Silvercreek Museum will present a display of objects related to President Abraham Lincoln.
The following museums will be open and are participating in museum day events: Cedarville Historical Museum, Freeport Arts Center, German Valley Historical Museum, Lena Historical Museum, Silvercreek Museum, Stephenson County Historical Museum and Winslow Historical Museum.
