Ritzville Museums opening for visitors on Memorial Day weekend

The Ritzville Depot Museum will be open on Memorial Day weekend for alumni use.

Depot staff will have the museum open on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. for alumni to browse annuals and memorabilia in the schoolroom.

Also, the Depot will be open Sunday, May 28, from noon to 4 p.m. for visitors.

Both museums will be open beginning May 30 on a Tuesday-Saturday schedule from noon until 4 p.m .; closing the Saturday prior to Labor Day.

New officers for the Museum Volunteers are Debbie Chapman as treasurer, Vivien Seaton will be working as a vice president at the Burroughs’ Home; Gaynel Gering as vice president for the Depot, Joanne McCrady continues as president and Nancy Burke as a vice president for the Burroughs’ Home.

A secretary for the museums’ board is needed.

Anyone wishing to schedule a birthday or other party at the Depot or Burroughs’ Home should contact Gering at 659-1279. Tours are being scheduled with Ann Olson at 659-4242.