2022 Fall Newsletter

can be adjusted as we complete projects and move for ward with existing or new ones. We’ve continued moving forward by updating and en hancing information using QR (quick response) codes. QR codes are a predetermined/created code you scan on your phone or device. After you scan it (kind of like scanning your groceries!) it will send you to one of our media locations to read or listen for more information. This gives us the ability to give more information to visi tors we couldn’t possibly have room for on a poster. This QR code project was started years ago, we are updating existing ones and adding new ones. Another ongoing project: we have started meeting with area historians, compiling information through their eyes with audio and video. Recording our Miami Coun ty Kansas family roots and more is being gathered for use on the museum’s social media, YouTube video site and on our website. As more educational components get set up, we will continue scheduling groups to visit the museum and enjoy the knowledge. We have a group of caring individuals that are passionate about Miami County history and love talking with folks. A long-term goal is set to install an elevator so the upstairs rooms of our three buildings can be utilized for more amazing history displays. Grants are being searched out to help us with our goals.

Don’t forget our Genealogy Department! Volunteers have been busy relabeling, organizing, and doing re search for everyone to enjoy! A goal I will take to the board for approval for 2023: I would love to work with the County to help us with scheduling a Museum Tour Day for 2023. My thought is we would join with other Miami County Museums to be open for a day visit, knowledge, and fun! Kind of like Miami County does now for the successful Farm Tours. It truly takes a village and as this year comes to an end remember, there is a lifetime of learning and continued gathering within the three building walls of the Miami County Kansas Historical Society and Museum. Please come join us for our gatherings as we enjoy history, food, friends, family and more that will enlighten us with stories and fellowship. We look forward to seeing and hearing from you. As a on the team, I look forward to the New Year. Sincerely, Jana Harrington-Barcus

Team Volunteer Photos

Aggie Dillard

Vincent Thorpe

Nina Gerken

Elsie Cordle

Iris Kluber

Lloyd Peckman

LuAnne Debrick

Wes Cole

Christie Walters Doherty LeAnne Shields

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