Grand Opening: Research Center & Visible Vault

The History Museum will open its new Research Center to the public on Second Saturday, September 14. The event will begin with a ribbon cutting at noon followed by self-guided tours through 4pm of the new Owen & Gayle Robinson Research Center. Attendees will enjoy demonstrations of how artifacts, photographs, and documents are cataloged and preserved. A reception in the Ozark Club event space, sponsored by TDS Fiber, will offer light refreshments and live music on Celtic harp by Lonnie Baker. Executive Director Kristi Scott will give a presentation on Child Artisans at the Fort Shaw Industrial School at 1pm in the Ozark Club while self-guided tours of the Research Center are ongoing.

The Owen & Gayle Robinson Research Center expands the museum’s capacity for researchers, adds a small classroom, and allows for a much-needed update of an ADA compliant restroom to the second floor. Visible storage of artifacts and archival materials is a feature of the Research Center; restoration of an original 1929 windowed wall will allow visitors to view the museum behind the scenes through the Visible Vault.

This expansion allows for additional climate controlled and secure storage to house important collections as they are offered to the Cascade County Historical Society/The History Museum for generations to come. The History Museum invites the public to join them September 14 at noon to celebrate their expanded ability to cultivate preservation and celebrate shared heritage.

The opening of the new Research Center & Visible Vault and Scott’s presentation are offered to the public with free admission.