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School Days
By Claudia Moberly “School days, school days, dear old golden rule days.” As summer was winding down, the Lee Moberly Museum hosted a one-day display, School Memories. Participants brought in a number of items from their days in the classroom. School medals, classroom photos, awards, Commencement programs, and even a mortarboard were on display for…
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NEW LOOK AT OLD MIDDLETON
By Dennis and Claudia Moberly When you look around at Middleton these days, it might be hard to imagine how agricultural the small town once was. Most families made their living by farming or ranching, or in jobs that centered around those endeavors, like trucking produce, hauling milk, or repairing farm machinery.Here are a few…
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Open July 4th!
On July 4, the Museum will be open from 9:00am -2:00 pm, a change in hours to accommodate other City celebrations. You can eat breakfast at the firehouse, then cross the street to visit the Museum. You can watch the parade along Main Street and Dewey, then come in as you make your way to…
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WEDDING BELLS RING AT THE LEE MOBERLY MUSEUM
June has traditionally been the perfect month for weddings. There are several reasons for this. June is named for the Roman goddess Juno, the goddess of marriage and childbirth. Getting married during her month was believed to bring couples lifelong prosperity andhappiness. Then there is the beautiful weather of June — not too hot yet,…
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Annual Meeting
The Middleton Historical Society will hold its Annual Meeting on February 21, 2026, at the Middleton United Methodist Church. The program will focus on the town’s history with flooding, including events from the past and the relocation of Old Middleton. Humorist Louis B. Katz will speak, and attendance is free.
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Vintage Toy Display
Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 10:00 am-3:00 pm. Be a part of this fun exhibit and bring a toy from “the olden days” to display. Museum volunteers will be available at 9:00 am to accept display items. Visit the Museum with friends and family!
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Kids and Canning
The Lee Moberly Museum has been a very busy place over the last month! Since the last edition of the Middleton Gazette, the Museum has been host to a class reunion for the Class of 1965, and all third grade classes from Mill Creek, Purple Sage, and Heights Elementaries. With class reunion attendees, kids from…
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Veteran’s Day Display
The Lee Moberly Museum will open on November 14, 2025, instead of November 1, inviting the community to honor veterans. Visitors are encouraged to share military memorabilia such as uniforms, dogtags, medals, and photos for a one-day display. Items can be dropped off on November 14 from 6:00-7:00 pm or Saturday morning before 9:30.
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In Memorium: Virginia Moberly
Virginia Moberly: a dedicated wife, mother and Middleton resident.
