The painting continued in the museum this week and things are starting to shape up. A few more touch ups and we should have the easy part completed. Next will be setting up the exhibits and getting all of the details worked out.
Please mark your calendars, we will have a grand unveiling which will take place on Sunday, September 27th, 2009 from 10AM-4PM, visitors will be able to view the new exhibits and there might even be a few special things happening that day. Keep checking back for more updates.
Check back frequently for more details.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Thursday, July 9, 2009
The Museum
Yesterday was a small milestone at the Menard Home. The volunteers started to paint the museum cases in preparation for a whole new museum display which will be taking shape over the next couple of months. While nothing is set in stone at this point we hope to have the museum ready for a grand unveiling by fall.
Stay tuned for updates and more information.
Stay tuned for updates and more information.
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Photos of Chimney Repairs in Progress
Contracting is being done by Lake Contracting and subcontracting by Diecker-Terry, Masonry, Inc. out of Marissa, IL. You be the judge
The Current Condition & Maintenance Issues of the Menard Home
If you don't like the photos, please call and write our Legislatures. Addresses can be found in the right hand column of this blog.
Houston We Have a PROBLEM!!!!!
This is what the southeast dormer looks like from the attic. The light you're seeing is daylight...guess what happens when it rains!?!!???!!!
Houston We Have Another Problem!!!
Baked Whole Pumpkin
1 (5-7 lb) pumpkin
6 Whole eggs
2 Cup Whipping cream
½ cup Brown sugar
1 tablespoon Molasses
½ teaspoon Fresh grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
¼ teaspoon Ginger
2 tablespoon Butter
This dish was a favorite of George Washington. While it was called a pie in the old days, it's certainly not what we call a pie now. Here the custard pie is found inside the pumpkin and the whole thing is to be served up with a bit of anticipation for a very different pumpkin dessert. Cut the lid off the pumpkin just as you would for a jack-o'-lantern. Remove the seeds and save for toasting later. Mix the remaining ingredients together with the exception of the butter. Fill the pumpkin with this mixture and top with the butter. Cover with the pumpkin lid and place in a baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 to 1-1/2 hours, or until the mixture has set like a custard. Serve from the pumpkin at your table, scraping some of the meat from the pumpkin with each serving. This is an interesting substitution for the usual pumpkin pie.
6 Whole eggs
2 Cup Whipping cream
½ cup Brown sugar
1 tablespoon Molasses
½ teaspoon Fresh grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
¼ teaspoon Ginger
2 tablespoon Butter
This dish was a favorite of George Washington. While it was called a pie in the old days, it's certainly not what we call a pie now. Here the custard pie is found inside the pumpkin and the whole thing is to be served up with a bit of anticipation for a very different pumpkin dessert. Cut the lid off the pumpkin just as you would for a jack-o'-lantern. Remove the seeds and save for toasting later. Mix the remaining ingredients together with the exception of the butter. Fill the pumpkin with this mixture and top with the butter. Cover with the pumpkin lid and place in a baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 to 1-1/2 hours, or until the mixture has set like a custard. Serve from the pumpkin at your table, scraping some of the meat from the pumpkin with each serving. This is an interesting substitution for the usual pumpkin pie.
Herb Garden
The Menard Home Herb Garden has an extensive collection of herbs which were used during the 19th Century. These herbs were not used just for cooking but were also used for medicinal purposes as well.