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The Museum has received $5,000 from the Sanford Enrichment Fund that will be used for our Morris Third Grade Educational Program in 2027. The program begins in February when Abraham Lincoln visits the classrooms. March the students learn about the building of the I&M Canal. April is devoted to Chief Shabbona. In May the students visit the Museum for a scavenger hunt. We have loved being able to offer this program

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Many thanks to the City of Morris for its $15,000 contribution to the Museum from the Hotel/Motel Fund. It is much appreciated.

Thank you for your continued support!

June 2025

Thank you Junk in the Trunk for your very generous donation of $700.

We appreciated your continued support.

Thank you, Grundy County Board, for your $5,000 grant. We appreciate your continued support of the Museum.

The Museum is happy to announce that it is a recipient of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s B2B Arts Grant. The Museum received $10,000.