President's Corner

MCHS members and friends:

This past winter has continued to be a time of growth and change for the Mason County Historical Society and Historic White Pine village. The Board has been kept busy over the normally slow winter months with a growing list of opportunities and projects that have kept our Director and staff on the go. A visit to the ever-changing scene at Historic White Pine Village is the best way to survey the new buildings as well as the changes to some of our older sites. We are experiencing multiple projects that at time seem to take on a being of their own. How our staff keeps up on all the irons in the fire is mind-boggling. I must also share that I believe when we stop growing we start to die. As we roll into spring and the summer season we continue to upgrade our current exhibits when the opportunity presents and continue to work on the new for our guests.

I would encourage the members, friends and guests of the MCHS to be a part of these continued opportunities. Each idea and each volunteer helps to keep the dream of preserving Mason Counties rich heritage alive and well for future generations. We all have a part we can play in the process. Please consider how you can be involved in additional or new ways in the Society and/or the Village. There are a number of projects in the formative stages that need support. Find your niche and join us for the ride. There is a spot for each of us on the wagon. Hope you can join us there.

Jim Newkirk,

President Mason County historical Society