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NewsMay 7, 2007

The Cape River Heritage's new exhibits include local outstanding blacks and their effect on the community. University graduate students under the direction of Dr. Bonnie Stepenoff developed the exhibit. Tools and household items of the late William George Bock are new to the museum. They were donated by his grandson, Lewis Bock...

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The tools and household items of a finishing carpenter, William George Bock, will be on display at the Cape River Heritage Museum. Visitors can see and learn about a mortise machine and cooper's bench. Items date from the 1890s to early 1900s. (Submitted photo)
The tools and household items of a finishing carpenter, William George Bock, will be on display at the Cape River Heritage Museum. Visitors can see and learn about a mortise machine and cooper's bench. Items date from the 1890s to early 1900s. (Submitted photo)

The Cape River Heritage's new exhibits include local outstanding blacks and their effect on the community. University graduate students under the direction of Dr. Bonnie Stepenoff developed the exhibit.

Tools and household items of the late William George Bock are new to the museum. They were donated by his grandson, Lewis Bock.

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A display of Roberts, Johnson and Rand brands will mark the 100th anniversary of the International Shoe Co. This collection belongs to Neil And Dr. Alberta Dougan.

Regular museum hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday or by appointment for special tours. Schools, Scouts and clubs are all welcome for tours.

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