Announcements
Volunteer Opportunities
One of our most significant needs is for volunteers. Many people often comment that they are not sure what they can do at the museum therefore, in response to this we have developed a short list of opportunities. This is not a comprehensive list and if you feel you may have other skills to offer, or have special interest in individual artifacts or exhibits, please feel free to call the museum.
Volunteers can:
Assist in sorting and cataloging photographs
Catalogue newspapers and other paper items
Assist in designing exhibits
Carpentry skills are always welcome
Create signs for exhibits and individual artifacts
Collaborate in museum cleaning
Provide assistance with cataloguing collections into computer software
Photograph artifacts for digital accession record
Provide tours for visitors
Document oral histories of museum artifacts
Aid museum staff during special programs throughout the year
Assist in program development
Support museum membership and fundraising activities
Sewing skills are very desirable
This is not an exhaustive list and there are many other needs that volunteers can fulfill. There is no minimum time commitment or set number of days required. If you feel that you may be able to offer a single hour, a full day, or possibly a steady number of hours or days to the museum please call us at 563-933-4615. We appreciate your continued support for the museum.
2010 Program List
May Exhibit featuring the Grand Army of the Republic and Henry Howard Womens Relief Corps related artifacts. Special presentation on Memorial Day.
Open House May 1, 2010 from 10am to 4 pm. Special ½-price admission rate and refreshments will be provided.
June - Exhibit featuring handcrafted miniature buildings of Clayton County and surrounding communities by artist Marla Schiess.
July - Exhibit featuring woodcarvings created by Strawberry Point artisans Jack Fridley and Linzy Martin. Special presentation at the museum by Linzy Martin.
August - History of Strawberry Point Schools
September - Exhibit of artwork created by longtime resident George Fenchel
October - Exhibit featuring the history of Halloween including early costumes.
-The museum will be open during Trick-or-Treat hours to hand out goodies.
November - Thanksgiving Celebration honoring Wilder Memorial Museum Founders on November 27
December - Holiday Open House on December 4.
December 5, 2009
On Saturday December 5, the Wilder Memorial Museum will host a Holiday Open House from 1 pm to 4 pm. There will be FREE admission during those hours to celebrate the holiday season with the community. Refreshments and door prizes will be provided as well. Make sure to visit us while shopping in Strawberry Point.
October 29, 2009
On Monday October 26, the museum gratefully received grant funds from the Upper Mississippi Gaming Corporation. This funding will be used to purchase Past Perfect software, external hard drives, a digital camera, and a background. We will utilize this equipment and software to create a digital accession record of museum artifacts. We would like to thank the Upper Mississippi Gaming Corporation for the opportunity to improve museum operations and provide enhanced visitor programs and experience.
