Autumn schedule at the museum

Autumn is a great at the Cape River Heritage Museum. On Saturday, we're having Cape Heritage Days with old-time games and demonstrations. Oct. 24 we unveil a historic exhibition of our local police department. Jerry Ford's Saturday-morning musical programs end Nov 28. Chief Paul White Eagle gives presentations on themes relating to Cherokee culture. On Nov. 4, Bonnie Stepenoff will conduct another lunchtime program on "Writing Your Own History."

Fall is also an excellent time to check out our gift shop featuring items made by Missouri crafters and books by local authors. Hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Tours are available by appointment.

In June, we received a shelf of books on the care of collections from the Institute of Museum and Library Services in Washington, D.C. These reference books will help us preserve the artifacts that have been placed in our care.

We want teachers to use the museum as a resource. We offer study materials relating to our special exhibits, including the sharecroppers' exhibit. We are planning to open a women's history exhibit next March.

By joining our membership, you will be helping to sponsor educational activities that help make the museum a lively place with a steadily growing number of visitors. Thank you for your support. Call 573-334-0405 for more information about becoming a museum member.

Dr. JOHN HOLCOMB, President, Cape River Heritage Museum, Cape Girardeau