Day at the Museum

Tom Heckler, left, is president of the Hillyard Fire and Rail Museum, and Marjorie and Mike Brewer established the Hillyard Heritage Museum Society.

“The Hillyard Fire and Rail Museum is in a red caboose and two boxcars on specially built tracks at Queen and Green streets. This collection of railroad and fire memorabilia is the brainchild of retired deputy fire marshal Tom Heckler.

In addition, in 2004 the Hillyard Heritage Museum Society was established by neighborhood advocates Mike and Marjorie Brewer. Their goal is to collect and preserve information and artifacts of historic significance. The group is raising funds to build a museum on property near the rail cars. The two independent organizations have a common goal: ensuring Hillyard’s past is not forgotten.” Full story: http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2009/aug/06/showing-off-hillyard-history/

Do you enjoy museums? Got a favorite?