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 McCreary County Museum

"KENTUCKY'S OUTSTANDING MUSEUM OF THE YEAR"

McCreary County Museum Wins Excellence Award

The McCreary County Museum has just been named the winner of the President’s Award of Excellence for 2007 presented by the Kentucky Historical Society and the Historical Confederation of Kentucky. The organizations present their highest award yearly to recognize the most outstanding museum or history organization in the Commonwealth.

The McCreary County Museum received this honor at an awards banquet held on March 3 at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History in Frankfort.  Museum Director, Amy Combs, and volunteers were present to accept the award at the dinner and presentation.

We were honored to receive this award and hope this brings attention to the great work the staff and volunteers do every day at the museum.   In 2007 we hope to enhance services to teachers, students, and community members to generate additional interest in our county’s history.  If you have any suggestions, ideas, or would like to become involved please contact us.  

Among the museum’s cited accomplishments during 2006 were:

1.   Visitor Enhancements:

·         Completion of the McCreary County Museum Website which was visited by 21,651 people in 2006.  www.mccrearycountymuseum.com

·         Completion of the McCreary County Museum Photo Digitization Project sponsored by a technology grant from the Kentucky Historical Society.  This project included the digitization of approximately 3000 photographs that will be available for individuals to use as a search tool starting in April 2007.

               

2.  Publications:

·         Museum News Volume 2 Issues 1 & 2

·         A Slice of Heaven - McCreary County KY Cookbook

·         McCreary County Coloring Book which was hand delivered to over 1500 McCreary County students (grades K-5) free of charge thanks to the generous support from local businesses during the spring of 2006.

·         McCreary County Funeral Home Book Volume I 1972-1986

 

3.  Programs:

Sponsor Days

·         The McCreary County Museum was sponsored by local businesses allowing local citizens to visit the McCreary County Museum free of charge on certain holidays.  Approximately 1500 local residents enjoyed visiting the museum free of charge thanks to arrangements which were made by the Museum.

Christmas Open House

·         An event that is held annually by the McCreary County Museum.  In 2006 approximately 300 visitors enjoyed the following services:  Free Santa Photos, Refreshments, Door Prizes, Free Gifts for Children, and Free Portrait Sketches by local sketch artist Shirley Nunn, Free Admission.

Tours/Visitors

·         The McCreary County Museum toured 9000 visitors through the museum, answering questions about local history and educating the public.

Genealogy Services

·         The McCreary County Museum helped numerous individuals search for their families using our genealogy resources free of charge when requested.

                New Exhibits in 2006:

·         New Barn Shed Exhibit featuring local farming artifacts that were used by McCreary County Farmers.

·         All About Apples Exhibit featuring an Apple Press

·         Local Craft Hallway featuring local art work, wood work and author's works

·         Quilt Exhibit featuring locally made quilts and wall hangings

·         2006 Gallery Exhibit - The Art Work of Local Artist, Luster Strunk

A non-profit organization, the McCreary County Museum is a division of the McCreary County Heritage Foundation, Inc. Our 2007 season will begin April 3 and we encourage everyone to stop by and see our newest exhibit “The President’s Office” which has been completed in honor of our building’s 100th birthday.  Hours of Operation after April 3rd:  Tuesday – Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Once again if you have any suggestions, ideas, or would like to become involved please contact us at 606-376-5730 or visit us online at www.mccrearymuseum.com. 




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