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Olney Heritage Museum hosts open house

The Olney Heritage Museum held its first open house on Tuesday, Oct. 23. The event was held as a follow-up to the open house event planned in September that was canceled due to inclement weather.

More than 250 guests of all ages attended to celebrate the opening and to enjoy the museum’s various exhibits and pieces of Olney history. Patrons took advantage of the Cajun cooking provided by the featured food truck, Best Bayou Bites, who generously donated the night’s food tips to the museum.

From antiques and collectibles to a kid’s village, the museum’s exhibits had something for everyone.

Museum guests expressed their first impression and thoughts.

“I think [the museum] is good for the community, and it’s a really nice addition to Olney,” said Pam Farmer, who moved to Olney in 1984.

Citizens from the surrounding areas were also present at the open house.

“I think you did a wonderful job,” said Alice Blanco, a resident of Archer City who heard about the event on the local television news. “We will certainly take inspiration from this for the museum in Archer City.”

In the act of preserving history for the future generations, the kid’s village features interactive displays designed to teach children about the history of Olney.

“Kids need something to do in Olney, and I think this is a great place for them,” said long-time Olney resident Melissa.

Mrs. Mankin’s 2nd-grade elementary class was also present to receive their award for winning the “Name the Cow” contest. The class’s name for the Olney Heritage Museum’s cow was chosen, and now has a bell around her neck deeming her “Moolatte.”

Danny Stewart of Stewart’s Food Store was also present to award the class with the promise of ice cream during their lessons at school the next day.

If you missed the open house, visitors may drop in Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. To learn more about the donation process, visit www.OlneyHeritageMuseum.org.