New Displays at Gilboa Museum

GILBOA — This Saturday and Sunday, Gilboa Museum opens its 2024 season from noon to 4—with new displays in nearly all of the areas.

. . . .In the Nicholas J. Juried History Center under the stained-glass eagle on the west wall is a display on New York City’s early 20th century need for water. It is told by Fox News’ film crews as Fox had produced five movies in this community and was familiar with the reservoir drama unfolding here. This display features several minutes of Fox News film taken in the early 1920s and gives us insights into village life and activities in the Riverside quarry. 

. . . .Another exhibit is the cashbox from the Broome Center General Store, with examples of large bills used until 1929, locally printed small bills used since that time, and historical coins. Musical artifacts on display include Nipper’s (“His Master’s Voice”) autobiography along with the ca. 1880 Regina music box and the 1913 Victrola. 

. . . .In the Natural Science room, all exhibits have been revised to emphasize patron understanding. One collection show variations in Devonian sea beds, while a set of pictures show techniques used in mapping the Devonian environments. A detailed illustration underlying the Conesville exploration is shown, and there is a display locating the placement of fossils on tree anatomy. Coverage of Cairo’s quarry exploration has been updated.

. . . .A new section on the Ages of the Fishes is in development so you can see both the fishes and how displays are developed over the coming weeks. Follow our new driveway for a memorable holiday event, noon to 4, Saturday and Sunday, and visit our neighbors at The Cidery.