DC Historical Society & Museum

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A nonprofit fundraiser supporting

Lexington Community Foundation
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The Dawson County Museum preserves and exhibits the history of Dawson County.

$23,860

raised by 21 people

$10,000 goal

In pursuing our mission, the Dawson County History Museum has seen a lot of positive changes in the last 9 years. Looking back through 60+ years of the Dawson County Historical Society, we not only reflect on the Charter Members who made this institution what it is today, but we are continually amazed with the progress this community has helped bring about in the short time we have participated in Give BIG Lexington. Renovations continue in the "Mainstreet" exhibits, and new ones are constantly popping up. New lighting in the main gallery was made possible by GBL donations in 2018, and electricity was added to the Fairhaven Baptist church due to the 2020 Give BIG Lexington campaign. Restoration of the 1937 International Firetruck was completed last year, and the #485 Baldwin Locomotive will be getting a good sandblasting and priming this summer thanks to money raised in the 2019 Give BIG Lexington campaign.

This year we are raising money to help with the high costs of fixing the roof of the original museum building.  We’ve been having a lot of problems with leaks, and it’s time to take preventative measures.  It’s going to be an expensive endeavor, but after many patches and spot repairs, it’s time to do something on a bigger scale and, hopefully, better results.

Thank you so much for your continued support of the Dawson County History Museum. Our museum will always be a work in progress because history is continually being created. Therefore, we will never stop creating new exhibits and displays for our visitors to enjoy!  






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