Release
Journey Stories, the successful series of historic presentations which has been held at the Three Valley Museum for the past 10 years, will return on January 9, 2024.
Nancy Ferris, director of the museum, shared her excitement of the continuation of the event.
“We can hardly wait to sweep the pine needles out the door and begin the after-Christmas presentations, which have consistently filled us with information about our town and area,” Ferris said. “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 it is a great form of continuing education for old and young alike and forms a a personal attachment to the history around us.
“I truly enjoy this outreach program that the museum has been holding for several years,” Rainbolt said. “I have shared stories about our area from the deeds of notorious outlaws to an account of The Trail of Tears.”
The 2024 schedule begins with four presentations in January:
Tuesday, January 9 – Walking Down Memory Lane
Presented by Mike Hull, Bryan County Assessor. Mike will take us on a virtual stroll through downtown Durnt and highlight businesses and locations of activities from Days gone by.
Thursday, January 18 – 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.
Tuesday, January 23 – All Aboard for Kenefic, Oklahoma!
Russell Washington and Friends revisit the booming town of Kenefic, Okla. Located near the Blue River and Nails Crossing, Kenefic was the location of notable events in early Bryan County.
Tuesday, January 30 – End of the Trail
Brent Gordon, 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. each evening.