History doors re-open

Published 5:00 pm Tuesday, April 27, 2010

GRANT COUNTY – Don’t know much about history?

Now’s the chance to learn, with area museums re-opening for the season, chock full of information, memorabilia and artifacts.

Here are the opening dates, location, hours of operation, admission costs and contact information for each one:

? Grant County Historical Museum, 101 S. Canyon Blvd, Canyon City. Opens Saturday, May 1, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Saturday. Admission: adults, $4; seniors, $3.50; children ages 7-17, $2; children under 6, free. Call 541-575-0362.

? Grant County Ranch and Rodeo Museum, 241 E. Main St., John Day. Opens May 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursday, Friday and Saturday, or by appointment. Admission: adults, $3; children under 12, free. Call 541-575-5545 or 541-575-0278.

? Kam Wah Chung and Company Museum and Interpretive Center, 125 NW Canton St., John Day. Opens May 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. every day, with guided tours on the hour until 4 p.m. No admission fee, although donations are welcome. Call 541-575-2800.

? DeWitt Museum at Depot Park: , Bridge and Main streets, Prairie City. Opens Saturday, May 15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Admission is $3 a person. Call 541-820-3603

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