A fine day for a grand opening
Mayor John E. McCormac addressing the crowd
Township Historian Brenda Velasco
Audrey LaPenta and her late husband Frankwere early museum advocates
Getting read to cut the ribbon
Musician Joseph Frame entertained visitors waiting to enter the museum
Mayor John E. McCormac addressing the crowd
Some of the first members of the public entering the museum
Introduction panel for the debut exhibit
The parlor, interpreted to around 1870, when the house was built
Visitors learning about the history of education in the Township
Visitors enjoying the examples of Nancy Pottery made in the Township
This section tells the stories of Township residents who served their country and community in the military or as first responders
Reading a period newspaper telling of the February 6, 1951 train wreck
Many visitors were interested to learn about the World War I Army hospital that was established in Colonia to care for returning wounded soldiers
A young visitor getting a closer look at the education exhibit
A young visitor getting a closer look at the education exhibit
