Lyle history is alive with the opening of the Lyle Museum which will provide a new and interactive place for the community to see, touch and share its history.
Located in one room of the old Lyle Primary School, the museum showcases historic maps, old newspapers, photos, quilts and even the roll-top desk of the town's founder. It will also act as a "living library" by allowing visitors to video tape their stories ensuring 'old timer' stories can be captured and witnessed, as well as provide a place to scan and view a host of old photos.
Museum founders, Lyle Community council, spent countless hours developing the idea and were able to gain monetary support from Klickitat County's Community Grant Funds to make it a reality.
"We are committed to ensuring that Lyle's history lives on," explains Darla Brashers. Terry Mills adds, "We believe capturing and sharing personal stories is very important in keeping the History of Lyle alive for generations to come. There's a real hunger for stories -- and now that we have the video equipment we can share these stories with everyone now and long into the future. It was very important we do this now, before all the stories disappear."
To find out more about the Lyle Museum or to arrange for a "Video History Capture" contact Terry Mills at 365-3903 or email terrymills@gorge.net.
The Lyle Museum will be open on special occasions and by appointment.
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