Toy Collection

Many children play with whatever they can find. The young use toys and play to discover their identity, explore relationships, and practice skills they will need as adults. Toys, and play in general, are important when it comes to growing up and learning about the world around us.
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How many toys can you remember? Click on each toy for a description. 

New Benches

Two new benches have been installed on the museum grounds in memory of Duane Ramseyer. Duane was a Filer historian and author. He was very supportive of the museum and his family made us the recipient of money in his memory. The museum purchased the benches with this money.

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Farmhouse Project

The Historical Society is excited to announce that we have received a generous grant from the John and Betty Pastoor Charitable Trust! The funds will be used to repair our farmhouse display building. The trustees felt this would be a great investment as Betty Pastoor once lived in a very similar house when she was younger. The three-room house was moved to the museum in 1969 and has been a unique display piece for decades. Through the years it has sustained damage from weather, rodents, and general wear and tear. With these repairs visitors will be able to walk all the way through the house which will make giving tours to large groups much easier! All repairs will be done with special care to keep it as historically accurate as possible. 

A big thanks to the Pastoor family and trustees for making this project possible. 

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Almost every museum has an ample collection of baby shoes and clothes since they hold so much sentimental value to the families and are just so darn small and adorable! Here are a few interesting finds from our collection.

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