Central High Museum Grand Opening held
Published 1:17 pm Thursday, June 30, 2016
- From left, Sherry Klinedinst, Jazmine Klinedinst, Joshua Klinedinst and Minerva Venable attended the event and worked a booth selling art.
The community gathered Saturday to celebrate the opening of the Central High Museum. Many in attendance had memories of attending or working at Central High School.
The museum has relics including trophies, newspaper clippings and old photos. They are still accepting community contributions for many of the exhibits.
During the event, Dr. Odessa Pride was the keynote speaker. Town leaders in attendance spoke and shared stories. Music was performed by the Blackstone Community Chorus.
Guests were invited to enjoy the car show, motorcycle show, food from vendors and tours of the museum. All photos by Carson Reeher.
From left, Judella Saunders, Ronnie Saunders and Marian Bouldin sold slices of cake during the event.
Many relics from the high school remain on exhibit, including this bugle that was used in the high school drum and bugle corps at the school.
Signs advertised the Grand Opening of Central High Museum.
Chifton Elam looks at the exhibits.
Yearbooks and typewriters sit in front of a window overlooking another room of the museum.
