Ritzville museums readying for summer season

RITZVILLE – Museum volunteers are preparing for the summer season and the opening of Dr. Frank R. Burroughs Home and Railroad Depot Museum.

The annual meeting and volunteer no-host lunch is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 16, at Jake’s Cafe, 1604 W. First St.

The Museum Committee is encouraging everyone to think about becoming a volunteer and serving as a tour guide at each museum, this summer.

“It is a great opportunity to become involved in sharing the history of Adams County and Ritzville,” a statement from the organization said.

Volunteering takes four hours out of a day and docents...