How many of us drive past the white house on the corner of Locust and Lincoln every day? This home formerly known as Rombach Place — currently known as the Clinton County History Center — is one of the hidden gems in Clinton County’s crown. Did you know they house a vast collection of artifacts tied to our county, and they keep the genealogical records of our county’s ancestors? And so much more.

I challenge every resident of Clinton County, every CEO and owner of a Clinton County business, to donate/give to this wonderful keeper of Clinton County’s treasures. I urge you to make an appointment and take a tour, to buy a yearly membership, to buy something in their gift shop, to support this holder of our heritage.

A tour only costs $5, a family membership only costs $35, and a donation is tax-deductible — this is a small cost to ensure our history — Clinton County’s history — is here for us, for our children and for our grandchildren for years to come.

During these unprecedented times this museum needs our help more than any other time. I urge you to make a difference.

Buffy Boatman

Museum volunteer

Wilmington