WELCOME TO THE HINSDALE COUNTY MUSEUM
HOURS OF OPERATION
Open at any time through the year for special group tours. Call the
Museum for arrangements.
Open season is generally from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The
Museum may also be open on weekends during the off-season when
special events are held in the community, such as Christmas in Lake City
during December.
The Historical Society also sponsors the Jingle Bells Walk on
Thanksgiving morning to raise money for Toys for Tots at the Sheriff's
Office. Join us for fun, fund raising and good exercise. The walking
distance is between two and three miles beginning at the Museum at 10
AM. Cost is $5.00 per person, plus any other donations you may care
to give for toys for our local children. Jingle bells and refreshments are
provided at the Museum.
Regular Hours during the Summer are:
Monday thru Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM
Sunday 1 PM to 4:30 PM
Admission is $4.00 for adults
$2.00 for ages 8-15
Free for 7 and under
The museum is staffed by volunteer docents. If you have any questions,
please don't hesitate to ask. If they don't know, they can find out for you.
During the Summer months several tours are held to educate the public
on the history of our community. All are walking tours and begin at the
Museum. All tours are individually unique and of interest to all ages.
2009 Summer Tours
Special Events
New Transportation Building Grand Opening
June 20 - 10 AM to 5 PM - Free Admission to Museum
Special appearance by the Lake City Stringer Band at Noon
Lake City Old Fashion Community Picnic
July 3 - Town Park
Honky-Tonk Piano Exhibit
July 17 - 3 PM at the Museum
Recalling early Lake City bar musicians -
Claude Hunt, Chris Waldrum and others
Refreshments will be served.
Cemetery Tours - Tuesdays from June 23 to September 8 at 10:30 AM - $5
per person. Gather at the Museum. Transportation is required.
Historic District Walking Tours - Thursdays from June 18 through August
13 at 10:30 AM - $5 per person
Interior Tours of Historic Homes $10 per person (includes refreshments)
Leaves Museum at 1 PM on July 31 and August 7 - Your own transportation
is required.
Ghost Tours - Leave the Museum at 8 PM Fridays below. Adults $8.
Children under 10 are $2. Bring a flashlight and a warm jacket.
June 19 & 26, July 10, 17, 24 & 31, August 7 & 14
On Tuesday, August 7, at 1 PM, a "Back in Thyme Victorian Tea" (a ladies
high tea) will be held in Helen's Garden adjacent to the Museum. Wearing of
large hats and period costume (but not necessary) will be appropriate.
Proceeds from the tea will be used to maintain Helen's Garden in memory of
Helen Ewart, a benefactor of the Museum. Tickets are $25 each and limited
to 50, so get your reservations in now! A delightful and delicious time is had
by all.
(A few pictures from Museum Exhibits shown at left.)
HOURS OF OPERATION
Open at any time through the year for special group tours. Call the
Museum for arrangements.
Open season is generally from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The
Museum may also be open on weekends during the off-season when
special events are held in the community, such as Christmas in Lake City
during December.
The Historical Society also sponsors the Jingle Bells Walk on
Thanksgiving morning to raise money for Toys for Tots at the Sheriff's
Office. Join us for fun, fund raising and good exercise. The walking
distance is between two and three miles beginning at the Museum at 10
AM. Cost is $5.00 per person, plus any other donations you may care
to give for toys for our local children. Jingle bells and refreshments are
provided at the Museum.
Regular Hours during the Summer are:
Monday thru Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM
Sunday 1 PM to 4:30 PM
Admission is $4.00 for adults
$2.00 for ages 8-15
Free for 7 and under
The museum is staffed by volunteer docents. If you have any questions,
please don't hesitate to ask. If they don't know, they can find out for you.
During the Summer months several tours are held to educate the public
on the history of our community. All are walking tours and begin at the
Museum. All tours are individually unique and of interest to all ages.
2009 Summer Tours
Special Events
New Transportation Building Grand Opening
June 20 - 10 AM to 5 PM - Free Admission to Museum
Special appearance by the Lake City Stringer Band at Noon
Lake City Old Fashion Community Picnic
July 3 - Town Park
Honky-Tonk Piano Exhibit
July 17 - 3 PM at the Museum
Recalling early Lake City bar musicians -
Claude Hunt, Chris Waldrum and others
Refreshments will be served.
Cemetery Tours - Tuesdays from June 23 to September 8 at 10:30 AM - $5
per person. Gather at the Museum. Transportation is required.
Historic District Walking Tours - Thursdays from June 18 through August
13 at 10:30 AM - $5 per person
Interior Tours of Historic Homes $10 per person (includes refreshments)
Leaves Museum at 1 PM on July 31 and August 7 - Your own transportation
is required.
Ghost Tours - Leave the Museum at 8 PM Fridays below. Adults $8.
Children under 10 are $2. Bring a flashlight and a warm jacket.
June 19 & 26, July 10, 17, 24 & 31, August 7 & 14
On Tuesday, August 7, at 1 PM, a "Back in Thyme Victorian Tea" (a ladies
high tea) will be held in Helen's Garden adjacent to the Museum. Wearing of
large hats and period costume (but not necessary) will be appropriate.
Proceeds from the tea will be used to maintain Helen's Garden in memory of
Helen Ewart, a benefactor of the Museum. Tickets are $25 each and limited
to 50, so get your reservations in now! A delightful and delicious time is had
by all.
(A few pictures from Museum Exhibits shown at left.)
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