Mark your calendars
Mark
your calendar for our Raspberry Social on Sunday, August 7th from 11 to
3. Admission to the museum will be by donation only.
Historical characters will be stationed within the museum and on the
grounds. Visitors will be able to talk with Mother Johanna
Zumstein about her journey to America and Sr. Alfreda Elsensohn, the
museum’s founder, along with the Monastery’s architect and the artist
who made many of the statues. Visitors will enjoy meeting some of
the museum’s Fascinating Lives characters like Winifred
Rhoades-Emmanuel, Polly Bemis and Buckskin Bill. The Cottonwood Lions and The Hangout will provide food. There will also be ice cream, beverages, our famous raspberry shortcake and raspberry products booth. For additional entertainment, there will be live music on the lawn, a vintage sale, and an art show. We hope to see you there!"  Rosalie Jessup and Jasper with the vintage VW prop.  Sr. Alfreda Elsensohn, portrayed by Beth Forsmann in the exhibit that recreates the attic where the museum got its start.  Lorraine Nuxoll portrays Lillian Bell who took many historical photographs of the area.  Mary Funke as Eleanor Roosevelt.  Dave Cloke portrays Buckskin Bill. Below is a photo of the actual Buckskin Bill. 
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