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Keno Night at the museum fundraiser slated for May 8

Keno Night at the museum fundraiser slated for May 8
April 22
06:41 2018

An evening of fun and games will also benefit the Swenson Memorial Museum next month.

The Swenson Memorial Museum will host a Keno Night fundraiser beginning at 6:30 p.m.Tuesday, May 8, at the Woman’s Forum, 1804 W. Walker St.

Tickets cost $25 per person and are available at the museum, 116 W. Walker St., and the Chamber of Commerce, 100 E. Elm St. Seating will be limited.

There will be prizes, and heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served.

The Swenson Memorial Museum is Breckenridge’s historical museum, located in the former First National Bank building downtown. It has two floors of exhibits about early Breckenridge and the surrounding area. Exhibits include displays on Stephens County’s ancient history, as well as many that focus on 20th century life in Breckenridge.

Some of the current exhibits include a Jerry Tubbs display, featuring photos and mementos from his football days with the Breckenridge Buckaroos, the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Dallas Cowboys; a Basil Clemons photography section; an extensive military and veterans exhibit; a Breckenridge High School section, complete with old letter jackets, sweaters and even a 1954-55 BHS cheerleader uniform.

The latest display focuses on the Burch Hotel and includes old photos, linens, keys, stationery, matchbook covers and more.

The museum is funded entirely through donations. It is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.

For more information, call 254-559-8471.

 

Story by Carla McKeown/Breckenridge Texan

Cutline, top photo: Pat Dudley Green, one of three Swenson Memorial Museum employees, shows off some of the many exhibits at the museum. A Keno Night event will raise funds for the museum next month. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)

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