Ritzville Museums Week starts Sunday

Last updated Jun 13, 2013 12:0pm0

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PROCLAMATION. Mayor Linda Kadlec (seated) met with Ritzville museum volunteers (from left) Dorothy Clinesmith, Gaynel Gering and L.R. Keith to announce the designation of June 16-22 as Ritzville Museums Week.

City of Ritzville Mayor Linda Kadlec declared June 16-22 as Ritzville Museums Week and hopes the proclamation helps bring more community members into the local museums. In honor of museums week, the local museum volunteers are encouraging families to visit the museums on June 18-22 from noon until 4 p.m.

The Frank R. Burroughs’ Home and the Railroad Depot Museum will be open during the Tuesday to Saturday dates to welcome small and large family groups. Refreshments will be served at both locations.

The event is planned to provide community residents with an opportunity to visit the unique loca...