ABOUT US
Our museum building was originally built and used as a freight house for the Pennsylvania Railroad. After the railroad closed this section of tracks, the property and buildings were offered for sale. The building was acquired by local resident, Don Fielder. He had plans to move it to a nearby location and use it for his own purposes. When approached by the new museum board, he generously agreed to "sell" it for $1.00 to be used for a museum. Our thanks to Mr. Fielder. Without this initial act of kindness, this museum would not be here.
After the building was moved to its present location, the work began. The building was in a state of disrepair and needed extensive work on the floor before anything else could be done. Without funds, the museum relied on the generosity of local residents. One such man was Jack Egbert. Mr. Egbert owned and operated a sawmill, and generously donated all the wood for the structural flooring we stand on within this museum. Thanks, Jack!
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Over the years, countless individuals have made contributions of time, labor, and money. The village does not own the museum. It does not receive any public money. It exists because of the generosity of people like you. If you choose to make a donation, it will be used wisely and be greatly appreciated.