ALBANY — The 2018 Gap Church Museum, Inc. Old Fashion Hymn Sing will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Aug. 19.

Returning again this year is Al Watson of Albany (bass player) and Jeff and Liz Wagner of German Valley, Illinois (acoustic guitars and vocals).

Some of the historical documents available for viewing at the open house are copies of the original membership list 1850 to 1969, church records beginning 1850, minutes of the Soldiers Aid Society that began in 1862 and more. Information about the cemetery will also be available.

Refreshments will be served after the hymn sing. This is a free event but a good will offering will be taken. All money received will be used for the repairs of the church building.

The Gap Church Museum, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the Gap Church and Cemetery.

The church and cemetery are located four miles west of Albany on Wisconsin 59. For more information contact Craig Roth at 608-862-4334, Laurie Exum at 608-897-8261, Jane Copus at 608-214-8289 or email jcopus1@frontier.com.