Like so many successful organizations, Morrison Historical Society depends on the services of dedicated volunteers. You may have met some of these friendly folks, as they welcomed visitors to Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway Road, Morrison, IL, three days a week in 2012. The museum is open from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, from April through November.
Acting as docents, volunteers ensure visitor access to the splendid local artifacts and special exhibits offered throughout the year.
The following individuals will be recognized on Sunday, January 20, 2013, at the MHS Annual Meeting. The public is cordially invited to attend this yearly event. A potluck meal begins promptly at 1:00 p.m. in the Heritage Hall of Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway. Kindly bring your own table service and a dish to pass.
Or simply attend the program about 2:00, which follows the short meeting and recognition ceremony of the following docents.
- Betty and Bill Abbott
- Dorothy and Ed Abbott
- Rev. Jim Camp
- Darlene and Don Foster
- Orville Goodenough
- Gene Ryan
- Bob and Pearl Yarbrough.
Ten of the members of the Board of Trustees also served as representatives to greet the public last year:
- Doug McCulloh
- Jack Ottosen
- Treasurer Carole Patton
- Steve Siefken
- Dan Vandermyde
- Michelle and Vernon VanDyke
- Recording Secretary Stephanie Vavra
- Membership Chair Diane Wiebenga
- President Harvey Zuidema.
How many of these events did you enjoy at your local museum in 2012?
- Watching the exterior painting project?
- Seeing Lonnie Rice’s Civil War artifacts on Sunday, January 15?
- The GE tribute and Grand Opening on Saturday, April 28, and Sunday, April 29?
- Anita and Rick Sundin’s musical tribute to HMS Titanic on Sunday, May 20?
- Allan Ver Beke’s marble collection on Sunday, June 24?
- The gathering of vintage cars on Friday, August 24, featuring the 5th Annual Lincoln Highway Association Motor Tour members?
- Homemade ice cream and pies, barbequed pork sandwiches, and antique tractors on Saturday, September 22?
- Don Mulnix’s presentation of Whiteside County Civil War Generals and the film viewing, Sunday, October 14?
- The Friday, November 30, Christmas Walk, Open House?
Resolve to get to know Morrison’s Heritage Museum and Historical Society in 2013. You are always welcome!
