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Fortuna honors Depot Museum on its 50th anniversary; curator invites July 2 celebration
Summary
Mayor Mike Johnson presented a proclamation recognizing the Fortuna Depot Museum's 50th anniversary; curator Alex invited the community to a July 2 celebration featuring an ice-cream social, exhibit talks, and a ribbon-cutting.
Mayor Mike Johnson presented a proclamation on June 15 honoring the Fortuna Depot Museum's 50th anniversary. The proclamation recounted the depot building's 1889 origins, connections to the Northwestern Pacific Railroad, the 1974 save-the-depot campaign, and the museum's opening on July 2, 1976.
Alex, the museum's curator, accepted the proclamation and invited council and the public to a 50th birthday celebration on July 2, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., featuring an old-fashioned ice-cream social provided by Jersey Scoops, docent talks at exhibits, and a ceremonial ribbon cutting with chamber ambassadors.
Council and attendees applauded the recognition and the museum's volunteers and advisory Fortuna Historical Commission were noted for their long service.
