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The Carnegie Museum of Kings County has the keys to the grounds, but theyâve got their work cut out for them before their planned reopening at the end of July.
According to museum president Jack Schwartz, theyâve inherited an empty building from their predecessors at Hanford Carnegie Museum, Inc.
The new Carnegie Museum is working on arranging to curate all-new exhibits dealing with Kings County history. For example, they are currently arranging for artifacts from Naval Air Station Lemoore to be displayed as part of the 60
th Anniversary of its opening this summer. Another exhibit is being planned around the history of the Marchbanks Speedway and racing from the 1950s and 60s.
HANFORD â After a few months of hard work, the Carnegie Museum of Kings County is making headway on its goal to preserve the museum for the community.
The organization, which was formed by a group of concerned residents who banded together after learning of financial difficulties at the Hanford Carnegie Museum last summer, already has its own website up.
Jack Schwartz, a resident of Hanford and president of the Carnegie Museum of Kings County, said a small group of dedicated researchers and writers has been built and they are working to curate virtual exhibits in one easily accessible place.
In addition to a virtual exhibit on the history of the Carnegie Museum library building itself, an exhibit about the Kings County Sheriffâs Office and its history as well as a âThen and Nowâ exhibit of the county, are in the beginning stages on the website.