Learning Center, Museum opening

MILO — The Harrigan Learning Center and Museum, adjacent to the Three Rivers Kiwanis clubhouse, has been growing and developing for many months. On Thursday, May 12, at 10 a.m. the opening ceremony will begin, followed by museum tours at 11:30 a.m. and light refreshments at the clubhouse at 12:30 p.m.

The wonderful collection of fossils, minerals and artifacts in the museum have been accumulated by Tom Harrigan over a span of 40 years as he and his wife Nancy have traveled the globe choosing the many objects on display. He is very happy to now be able to share his labor of love with friends, neighbors and visitors.

An electrical engineer himself, Harrigan recognizes that everyone can be lifelong learners, and scholars of all ages and walks of life will find the many opportunities for enriching their knowledge a friendly and positive experience when visiting the Harrigan Learning Center and Museum.

Murals decorating the walls were painted by local artist, Suzette East, The murals are beautiful as well as serving the purpose of being a visualization of the time period of the displays. More pictures are available at http://www.threerivers-kiwanis.org/Page/28755

The Harrigan Learning Center and Museum is owned and operated by the Three Rivers Kiwanis Milo-Brownville Foundation and has been made possible by the generosity of Nancy and Tom Harrigan. The club and community is very fortunate to have the Harrigans as members and residents and. It is their hope that contributions from visitors and other interested parties will continue to support this unique and invaluable asset to the area.