Staley Museum In The News
A. E. Staley named to the inaugural class of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Hall of Fame
Celebrate Women's History Month at the Staley Museum in March.
Mr. Staley Was Here!
Where will Mr. Staley be tomorrow?
Hint:
Tomorrow Mr. Staley will visit a business that supports learning & play alike. A place that feeds the imagination of the young & the old & everyone in between.
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Mr. Staley Was Here!
Mr. Staley got wind of a longstanding Decatur tradition and he really wanted to see it for himself.
The Bikini Tree located in Fairview Park.
The Bikini tree has a 60 year tradition in Decatur.
Beginning back in 1959 and every year since, the Bikini tree has been anonymously painted several times a year in all manner of bikini colors & styles. Over the years the tree has sported bikinis that reflected current events and pop culture.
No one knows who is responsible for the artwork, but people in the community have carried on this tradition for 60 years!
Recently the tree was newly painted in a red bikini with white specks and green fringe…A Strawberry Motif? …. and as a special addition, a heart with “ Decatur” written in the center, like a tattoo. “Love Decatur”.
Mr. Staley thought this was great fun!
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From 1923 to the 1980s, the Staley company held contests for the best flower and vegetable gardens. Winners even received a cash prize for their efforts!
Right now we have three special exhibits on Staley gardening on display--stop by and check them out before they're gone!
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 1-4PM
Admission: $3/Adult, $1/Child
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Shout Out to Museum Volunteers:
Debbie & Randy Niles
Jane & Tim McCollom
Jack Vance
Larry Adams
Today we held the first of two scheduled museum clean up days. This team of volunteers really made the work move fast and efficient.
Some were cleaning up the carriage house,
Some the butler pantry. Others were hauling stuff out of the basement. Most of the stuff went into the dumpster, but some was loaded up into Debbie & Randy’s truck for donation.
Randy brought his tool box and did a bit of repair work too
The museum was humming with activity.
It was a great morning ! 😊
A huge Thank You to our Volunteers! ♥️🙏
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Thank you, Laura! It was a pleasure!
Awesome and way to go Randy and Debbie Clark Niles and all the other volunteers...
Looks great
Thank You, Primient, for making this wonderful event possible. ♥️
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