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C8 Blue Mountain Eagle Journey Through Grant County Wednesday, July 29, 2015 Take a trip down history lane B\ &Ker\O +oeÀer Blue Mountain Eagle Whether you’re looking for staycation ideas this summer or just have a free afternoon, con- sider taking a local trip down history lane. Grant County has several museums and historical groups, each offering a wealth of infor- mation and artifacts on our ar- ea’s rich past. Here are the details for each – hours, location, admission costs and contact phone numbers. • Kam Wah Chung and Company State Heritage Site, John Day, 541-575-2800. Hours at the interpretive center at 125 N.W. Canton St. are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. The mu- seum, across the street near John Day City Park, is open “Fort Townsend” in Long Creek is the entrance to the future site of the Long Creek Historical Society Museum. by guided tours only, led at the top of each hour. No admission fee at either, although dona- tions are welcome. Open May 1-Oct. 31. • Grant County Historical Museum, 101 S. Canyon City Blvd., Canyon City, 541-575- 0362. Hours are 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Admission: Adults, $4; Seniors over 62, $3; children ages 7-17, $2; children under 6, free. Open May 1-Sept. 30. • Grant County Ranch and Rodeo Museum, 241 E. Main St., John Day. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursday, Friday and Saturday, or by appoint- ment. Admission: Adults, $3, children under 12, free. Open May 1-Sept. 26. • Sumpter Valley Rail- way Depot/DeWitt Museum, Bridge and Main streets, Prai- rie City, 541-820-3330. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Admission is $3 for adults, children under 12, free. Opens mid-May through mid-October. • John Day Fossil Beds National Monument’s Thomas Condon Paleontol- ogy Center, State Route 19, one mile north of Highway 26, 541-987-2333. Summer hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Admission is free; do- nations accepted. Open year- round. • Grant County Genealog- ical Society Research Center, Parsonage building behind His- toric Advent Church, 281 W. Main Street in John Day, 541- 932-4718 or 541-575-2757. Hours are 1-4 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, or by appointment. Open year-round. • Long Creek Historical Society, Long Creek, 541-421- 3621. Meets the fourth Friday of every month. The group plans to relocate the settlers fort built in 1878, and build an interpretive site and museum. Open year- round. MOBILE GLASS OF OREGON, INC. SHATTERED GLASS? We’ll fix it in no time. Rock Chip Repair • Autoglass Replacement INSURANCE CLAIMS ACCEPTED CCB#175517 Do you have an upcoming event? Rent the Canyon City Community Hall for Birthdays, Wedding Receptions or Family Get-togethers! For more information, call City Hall at 541-575-0509 101 S Canyon City Blvd., Canyon City 541-575-0362 Come get a glimpse of Canyon City’s Past at the Grant County Historical Museum 27825 Wilderness Rd., John Day 541-575-1055 Eagle file photos The Grant County Kruzers’ Show N Shine in Prairie City. JOURNEY CALENDAR August 1 Grant County Kruzers Show N Shine Prairie City 541-575-2525 www.ortelco.net/~kruzers/ 5-8 Grant County Fair Fairgrounds, John Day 541-575-1900 www.grantcountyfairgrounds.com 7-8 NPRA Rodeo Fairgrounds, John Day 541-575-1900 www.grantcountyfairgrounds.com 9 Cow Kids Rodeo Fairgrounds, John Day 541-575-1900 www.grantcountyfairgrounds.com 10 Shinyribs in concert Diamond Hitch Mule Ranch, Kimberly www.mulesacrossamerica.com September 12 Grant County Fly-In Grant County Regional Airport, John Day 541-575-1151 www.gcra.org 12 The Brothers 5K Run/Walk Seventh Street Complex, John Day 541-620-1822 11-13 Quilt Show Fairgrounds, John Day 541-792-0670 TBA Hilton Half and Family Fun Run Prairie City to John Day hiltonhalf.blogspot.com October 3 Color Run Grant County Regional Airport, John Day 541-575-4335 17 Farmers Market ‘Harvest Festival’ S.W. Brent Street, John Day 541-932-2725 Quilt Show, Grant County Fairgrounds, John Day. FACEBOOKERS: Become an Eagle fan today! Go to: facebook.com/ MyEagleNews acebook B REAKING N EWS A LERTS myeaglenews.com/breakingnews