Journey Stories coming soon to Three Valley Museum

The very successful series of historic presentations which have been held at the Three Valley Museum for the past 10 years will continue on Jan. 9.

“We can hardly wait to sweep the pine needles out the door and begin the afterChristmas presentations which have consistently filled us with information about our town and area,” said Nancy Ferris, director of TVM. “Sometimes, those who teach us about our history leave us filled with answers and sometimes they leave us with more questions. Either way, it is a great way to fill your free time by meeting with friends, grabbing a beverage and snack, and listen to an hour filled with true facts about a person or event who had an impact on us even today.”

Ken Rainbolt, a TVM board member and historian, said, “I truly enjoy this outreach program that the museum has been holding for several years. I have shared stories about our area from the deeds of notorious outlaws to an account of The Trail of Tears. It is a great form of continuing education for old and young alike, and forms a personal attachment to the history around us.”

The following Journey Stories will be presented at Three Valley Museum:

 January 9- Tuesday “Walking Down Memory Lane”

Presented by Mike Hull, Bryan County Assessor. Hull will take us on a virtual stroll through downtown Durant and highlight businesses and locations of activities from days gone by

January 18- Thursday Giddy-Up! EEEawww!

Ken Rainbolt, local attorney and historian, will explain the new interest in the Butterfield Stagecoach Line. We will learn where its route was, who it served, and its ultimate purpose for travel during its time 1858-1861.

January 23- Tuesday All Aboard for Kenefic, Oklahoma!

Russell Washington and friends revisit the booming town of Kenefic. Located near the Blue River and Nails Crossing, Kenefic was the location of notable events in early Bryan County .

January 30- Tuesday End of the Trail

Brent Gordon, of Gordon’s Funeral Home, will give an account of the moral, legal, and occupational boundaries that were practiced when burying the dead in early Oklahoma/Indian Territory. He will discuss the tools of the trade, superstitions, and cultural traditions that once dictated the guidelines of the “Undertaker.”

Journey Stories will begin at 5:30 p.m.