Museum Jamboree highlights Tulare County history
Community members of all ages are invited to celebrate the 6th annual Museum Jamboree with the Tulare County Museum this weekend.
Eventgoers can meet Ducor blacksmith CJ Green, watch a woodworking demonstration, view model trains, play mini golf, or check out a mini car show by the Visalia Vapor Trailers Car Club.
Visitors also have an opportunity to see videos from the Tulare County Treasures in the Museum Theatre that showcase local Native American culture with the Tule River Language Project.
“The Jamboree is a perfect event for the whole family with so much to see, hear, and do,” Tulare County Museum Curator Amy King said, “so please join us.”
A few local food options will be available, including Quesadilla Gorilla, Lulu’s Kettle Corn, and A&W.
The event is free; however, parking is $6.00 per vehicle or $2.00 for seniors. Raffle tickets are available for $5.00, with funds for restoring the Witt Blacksmith Shop in Pioneer Village.
The shop was established by Charles Hockett in 1907 in the Ducor area before being taken over by Cliff Witt — an artist known for making branding irons for cattlemen.
After Witt passed away in 1969, his wife gave the building and some of the shop's equipment to the museum.
“Our plan is to restore the sign and doors, which are original to the shop, and mount them on a new building that can protect the items that will be on display inside,” King said. “There is a large part of the community that is excited to see the project get underway, and we are excited to be able to preserve this history.”
The Museum Jamboree is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday at 27000 S. Mooney Boulevard in Mooney Grove Park. For more information on the event, visit www.tularecountymuseum.com or call 624-7326.
This article originally appeared on Visalia Times-Delta: Museum Jamboree highlights Tulare County history
