Boone County Historical Center

Highlights of the Museum:

* -View a model railroad diorama of the dramatic Kate Shelley story. Also see her gold medals and the lantern she carried on that stormy night.
* -Explore a recreated slope coal mine.
* -Learn about the environmental history of the area through an extensive collection of mounted animals, birds, and eggs.
* -Military and Gun collection from the frontier days to Desert Storm.
* -Prehistoric and Native American items.
* -Extensive collection of US coins.
* -Early medical equipment.
* -Temporary and special exhibits through out the year.
* -Historical and Genealogical records.

--http://www.boonecountyhistory.org