Plainsman marks 50th anniversary with fundraiser

Numerous display, facility changes made throughout museum during the past year

  • Auctioneer Jamie Bergmark, left, calls for bids during Monday’s live auction at the Plainsman, while volunteers Greg Bonifas and Eric Lohrmeyer assist.
    Auctioneer Jamie Bergmark, left, calls for bids during Monday’s live auction at the Plainsman, while volunteers Greg Bonifas and Eric Lohrmeyer assist.
  • Tina Larson, second from right, was recognized Monday during the Plainsman Museum fundraiser for her 10 years of service as executive director. Also pictured from left are board members Carrie Peterson, Kara Clark, Riley Larson and volunteer Berniece Luthy.
    Tina Larson, second from right, was recognized Monday during the Plainsman Museum fundraiser for her 10 years of service as executive director. Also pictured from left are board members Carrie Peterson, Kara Clark, Riley Larson and volunteer Berniece Luthy.
    The Plainsman Museum, Hamilton County’s prized historical archive, celebrated its own 50 years of history Monday with a fundraiser dinner and auction which raised more than $25,000 for the cause.With a theme of “Cheers to 50 years at the Plainsman Museum,” a crowd of more than 100 supporters toured a facility that has seen many changes and updates in the past year, let alone the past ...

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