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Bolt’s Tool Museum Announces 2010 “History in Your Hands” Progr
Bolt’s Antique Tool Museum located at 1650 Broderick St., Oroville, announces the 2010 schedule for their successful “History in Your Hands Program.” Local residents, Pat Braunagel and Ken Manies, are joining founder Bud Bolt in bringing expertise to subjects including Evolution of Tools, January 2nd; Survival of the Dust Bowl, January 9th; History and use of Branding Irons, January 16th; and History of Barbed Wire, January 29th.
The museum which opened in 2006 not only has tools that have been used in the United States, but also has tools from 4000 years ago including tools thought to be made by Egyptians and Romans in 400 B.C. A barbed-wire collection, old gas pumps, blacksmith tools and 125 tools representing 51 different railroads provides insight into earlier days in the United States. A gift shop which has many memorable items including a special $1.00 table for tools to take home and the latest addition of custom greeting cards with a tool flair that are the creation of Mary Gunderson is available to make purchases for that special tool enthusiast in your life. Museum founder, Bud Bolt said, “Mary visited the museum with a car club and was so enthused with the various displays that she came back with a series of very creative greeting cards that depict different items throughout the museum.”
The History in your Hands program presentations are designed for ten to fifty participants and are held at the museum. A $3.00 per person fee is charged and the museum can assist groups with luncheon arrangements. The program is a not-to-miss interactive experience, as is the large collection of over 5,000 antique tools. Contact the museum at (530) 538-2528 for additional information and starting times for the presentations which run about two hours. More information about the museum and other City Museums is available on the City of Oroville website www.cityoforoville.org .
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