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Ellis County Historical Society outlines multi-phase museum upgrades, seeks grants for $600,000 phase
Summary
Amanda Rupp reported that the Ellis County Historical Society has completed phase 1 of a Victoria building renovation and is seeking funding to finish phase 2 (estimated about $600,000); the society plans programming and a year-long sesquicentennial celebration in 2026–2027.
Amanda Rupp, representing the Ellis County Historical Society, updated the commission on Oct. 14 about museum renovations, fundraising and a year-long sesquicentennial calendar of events.
Rupp said the upstairs renovation in Victoria (phase 1) is complete and that phase 2—interior exhibit work—will cost “about $600,000.” She said the society has “a little over half of that right now” and is seeking local foundation grants to cover…
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