03 Mar 2019 Annual Meeting
Author and radio and television personality Jerry Apps was our guest speaker at the McFarland Historical Society Annual meeting on Sunday, March 3rd. This year the meeting was held at the McFarland Municipal building to accommodate the crowd of about 90 people. Jerry began by talking about the importance of “telling your story” and he even wrote a book about capturing the memories – your own and those of other family members. He told stories from his latest book, “Simple Things” – objects such as an old barn lantern that bring back a flood of memories. A few guests brought their own simple things from their childhood days or items past down by their ancestors and put them on display.
The Volunteer of the Year was the very deserving Ken Brost who organized Society volunteers for the past 25 years and served on the Larson House Planning Committee. The many volunteers who make possible the “Very Victorian Christmas” at the Larson House Museum were recognized in a power point presentation using many photos taken by professional photographer Sue Vick Finley. And the gentlemen who mow the lawns at the museum and at the Larson House were recognized. Reports concerning society activities were given. Much of the museum is being reorganized and the new addition displays are being completed. A new lobby display will feature “Notable McFarland Women.” We will have our Memorial Day Open House at the Museum, the Strawberry Shortcake Social in June and a Picnic in August featuring John and Julia Larson at the Larson House.