The McLeod County Historical Society and Museum celebrated its new wing and mural unveiling with a public open house May 20. It was the first large event the museum has hosted since the COVID-19 pandemic started a year ago. People turned out to see friends, view the many displays and join in the festivities.
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Mural artist David Wegscheid and Brian Haines, executive director of the museum, signed books during the early part of the evening festivities. Wegscheid signed more than books — inking his name on his nephew, Shawn Schindler's arm.
Among the highlights of the evening was the unveiling of the new Kouba mural "Corn Pickin' in the 1930's" painted by David Wegscheid. It is part of the Legacy Wall display, which honors agriculture in McLeod County.
Among the new exhibits to view in the Steffel Wing is the Whoopee John display, which is featured here.
Farming implements from bygone days are on display in the new Steffel Wing at the McLeod County Historical Society and Museum.
Following the ribbon cutting, attendees had their first view of the new exhibits in the Steffel Wing.
