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By Janie Griffith, director There are a lot of things happening this summer at our local museum. We have several new workers who are part of some special programs. They include Mrs. Brindle McGuin of Lost Creek and Dell Rose from Saldee. Both are learning to clean and access new artifacts and make the museum more presentable [...]
Photo donated to the Breathitt County Museum »
JOHN CLAY RICE, PROFESSOR CLYDE DAVIDSON, & CHARLES BROWN NOBLE photographed during the 1977 Jackson High School Reunion. Clyde Davidson was a former teacher, principal, and superintendent at the school. He also coached basketball from 1948-49 when Rice and Brown were ball players. All are now deceased. This photo was donated to the Breathitt County [...]
The Breathitt County Museum recently received a donation »
The Breathitt County Museum recently received a donation from Mr. Wayne Watts of Greenville, Indiana which included an old plane and a brace and bit. Mr. Watts is pictured above relaxing on his front porch. The tools were delivered to the museum by Lee Watts during a recent visit back home to Kentucky. While here, [...]
Old Postcard Donated to Breathitt Museum »
Recently I was contacted by a former student, who has recently donated a very old postcard to the museum. I am submitting both front and back of this card. Please print it and perhaps we might be able to find out something about the woman was who mailed it and her connection to the recipient. [...]
Kentucky Barn Square Workshop at Breathitt County Extension Office »
By Breathitt County Museum Director Janie Griffith A very exciting workshop, designed to promote our quilting heritage, is being planned for Wednesday, February 17th. The event will be held at the newly renovated county extension office on Main Street in Jackson. Mrs. Martha Yount County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences is in [...]
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Happenings at the Breathitt County Museum By Janie Griffith, Director The holidays are here and the Breathitt County Museum is decorated with candles and handmade Appalachian decorations. Our special exhibit features dolls, marbles, and other toys from bygone years. We would like to thank Wanda Rose, Twilla Haddix, and Dorothy Marshall of the Jackson [...]
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