The Manhattan Historical Society invites area residents to come celebrate the only place keeping Manhattan history alive on October 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enter the open house’s door prize giveaway and enjoy visiting with friends while having refreshments. A new large room exhibit will be opened for the event. The Historical Society welcomes visitors to tour its six-room museum. Admission is free, and private tours may be scheduled.
Besides displays of artifacts, members can assist with questions about genealogy, a home’s history, old photographs, or the town’s historical questions. The Society uses both physical paper files and a digital library of newspaper and book information to answer questions.
Members also accept Manhattan-related and time-period appropriate artifacts that are added to the museum’s database for future display.
Without help from the Village of Manhattan, a dedicated board, and faithful volunteers, this 10-year endeavor would not have been possible.
Check Facebook.com/ManhattanHistoricalSociety or email ManhattanHistorical@yahoo.com for additional dates, times and information.