Have you ever wanted to contribute to an exhibit at a museum? The St. Clement’s Island Museum in Colton’s Point, MD, will be hosting a Community Day Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, from noon to 4 p.m.
This occasion encourages the public to get involved with the planning of new exhibits by sharing historical documents, photos and other significant objects related to St. Clement’s Island and the Colton’s Point area from the 20th century and earlier.
The Museum is seeking information and items from and about local boat builders; information about the Golden Hotel, the Shirley K Hotel, the Hotel on St. Clement’s Island and the Blackistone Island Canning Company; photos of the island and the Blackistone Lighthouse; Information about living on St. Clement’s Island and/or living in Colton’s Point; any photos of steamboats at Colton’s Point landing; and more.
Museum staff will be available to scan photos and documents or photograph objects and people, with the owner’s permission, for potential new exhibits or collections.
If you do not have any items that could be applicable but still wish to support the museums, the public is welcome to make monetary donations toward exhibits or other museum programs either in person or online at https://friendsmuseumstore.square.site.
