PHOTO BY JACOB KESSLER | THE VILLAGE REPORTER
DISCOVERY DAY … Seniors gather inside the Museum of Fulton County during the inaugural Senior Discovery Day on Thursday, January 15th, as participants took part in historical discussion, refreshments, and hands on activities.
By: Jacob Kessler
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
jacob@thevillagereporter.com
The Museum of Fulton County held its first Senior Discovery Day on Thursday, January 15th, welcoming older adults for a morning of history, conversation, and hands on activities from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
The new program is designed to take place every third Thursday of the month and is aimed at encouraging seniors to connect with the museum in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
Each session will feature refreshments along with a rotating activity or educational focus.
The inaugural event centered on the life and legacy of Marjorie Whiteman, a Liberty Center native who graduated from Wauseon High School and later became a close friend and advisor to Eleanor Roosevelt.
Whiteman, born in 1898, played a key role in helping draft foundational United Nations documents, among other important documents.
As part of the program, attendees participated in a tea tasting featuring several varieties inspired by Whiteman, accompanied by baked goods and refreshments.
Participants also took part in a simple craft activity tied to the tea theme, creating decorative sachets designed to resemble tea bags and filled with scented materials.
Next month in February, the session will offer a behind the scenes look at museum operations, including how donated items are processed and how exhibits are developed from concept to display.
The program carries a $5 fee to help cover supplies for activities, with free admission to the museum included.
Seniors are welcome to participate fully or simply enjoy the refreshments and social atmosphere.