Kansas historical museum gets second chance at life
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November 17, 2017
PITTSBURG, Kan. (AP) — A group of volunteers was able to restore the heartbeat of a once-forgotten museum on the verge of flatlining by breathing new life into it.
The Joplin Globe reports that through the help of restoration and community service efforts, the Crawford County Historical Museum, which first opened in 1978, now has a new shot at life. Over the years, the historic building faced financial hardships, lack of visitors and was manned by only one unpaid staff member, and it closed its doors in May 2015.
After its contents and keys were turned over to the Crawford County Commission, i...
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