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From our collection

Rhode Island's Coastal Legacy

The mission of the South County Museum is to inspire wonder and a better understanding of the agricultural and rural village life in coastal Rhode Island before the emergence of suburban communities.

Member:
New England Museum Association
American Museum Association
American Association for State and Local History

Scenery of the Season (we hope)

Here & Now:	Yikes! We were expecting RI Red baby chicks on July 4 but some couldn't wait to declare their Independence (from the egg) Day and have hatched already. There'll be more hatchings tomorrow (the 4th) and Sunday. We're expecting nearly 100 altogether. So bring the kids!	How we got Jefferson Davis's shaving mirror	New feature: SC Farmers' Market schedule. See link in column at far left.

Next . . .

A Trolley Tour of Historical Cemeteries. Evelyn Wheeler and members of the RI Historical Cemetery Commission will host a walk & talk of local historical cemeteries.
July 16, starts 6 pm from the SCM parking lot. Reservations are required. Seating is limited. Admission: $15; $12 for SCM members.

Then & Now
The evolving landscape and seascape of Coastal Rhode Island as recorded by South County photographers. The photographs were inspired by SCM archival images. The exhibit, featuring different artists and images from time to time, will be up all summer. Don't miss this unique perspective on the history of South County!

We always have openings for volunteer jobs at the museum. And right now, we are looking for volunteers to help us with our Family Fun Faire on August 1. We need you to: help set up in the morning or break down in the afternoon; collect admissions; grill hot dogs & buns; prepare ice cream sundaes; serve drinks and collect food money; supervise "Penny in the Hay"; sell penny candy in the General Store, and teach and monitor children's games such as marbles. Just one four-hour (9-1 or 1-5) shift would be great. Call us at 783-5400 or email info@southcountymuseum.org with Fun Faire as the subject line.

Victory Gardeners!
SCM is planning an exhibit based on the experiences of South County residents with Victory Gardens during World War II. You just may be able to help us.

Little Wheels
This toy fire truck from the 1950s is part of SCM's current revolving exhibit.

The Wedding Bells III Exhibit features wedding apparel worn by South County brides in the 20th century.

Remembering R. Frank Maroni.

The past year was an outstanding season for the Museum, and it was made possible in large part by your support. We are asking for your support again for the 2009 season.

Most of our less-than-$100,000 annual budget must be raised through the Annual Fund Drive. Any amount, large or small, will be appreciated.

Membership costs $25 for an individual or $35 for a family. That covers free admission to all events (except specified fundraisers) and the quarterly newsletter. You may want to do what so many visitors did last summer: take advantage of your membership by coming here repeatedly to participate in such programs as the new story time and craft program, Farm Tales for Little Folks, or to see how our baby chicks or our herb garden are progressing.

If you have any questions, please contact our director, Jim Crothers, or any member of the board. The number at the Museum is 783-5400. Or email the Museum at info@southcountymuseum.org.