Christine Jakubowsky shows one of the many mysteries of the Badlands Historical Centre, a pair of swords that could be dated back to General Lee, or Custer.
The Badlands Historical Centre has a mystery it wants you to help solve.
In fact, it has many mysteries.
The Badlands Historical Centre, on 1st Street beside Sunrise Auto, is one of the original and longest standing museums in the valley. It has an eclectic collection of items that celebrates the natural, social and economic aspect of the area.
Its collection ranges from dinosaur and fossil finds to sports teams. There is even a section dedicated to “Old Timber,” Gordon Taylor and Camp Gordon. Murray Olsen’s collection of statues and thingamajigs also draws interesting conversation.
“If it is something historic, you’ll find it here,” said volunteer Christine Jakubowsky.
The problem according to Jakubowsky, is there are many items that they need some background on.
“We have a lot of issues, there is a lot of stuff I don’t know enough about,” she tells the Mail.
This could be anything from identifying tools to identifying faces in photos.
The museum’s hockey display is of great interest to her and she would like to learn more and collect more.
Another is the mystery of two battle worn swords that are said to have famous pedigree going back to General Lee or General Custer.
To start the conversation the Museum is hosting a couple open houses this week. Residents can drop in on Friday, August 15 or Saturday August 16 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Jakubowsky says she will have coffee on and is ready to listen.
