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Notes from the Brunk Museum

Have you wondered what‟s in this museum for

you? Or why should I be interested in this Museum?

Consider some of the information available.

1. History of, not only Sangamon County, but Illinois.

2. Where did Illinois settlers come from and by what means did they make the trek to Illinois?

3. Why did they move to Illinois?

4. What kept them here?

5. How did they make a living?

6. Architectural history.

7. Agricultural history.

8. Farm Implements used over the years.

9. Transportation means used over the years.

10. State history.

11. Native American occupation.

12. Natural disasters.

13. Livestock

14. People history ie: such notables as Abraham Lincoln, President Martin Van Buren.

15. Why the Morgan Horse?

16. The history of the Morgan Horse including organization of the American Morgan Horse Association

17. Examples of buildings from the early 19th Century.

18. One of the largest collections of “The Morgan Horse” magazine available.

19. Books on Horse related subjects (Do you know the origins of the Bass bit, and the man who developed it? The Bass bit remains one of the most popular bits used in the show ring.)

20. Visit structures completed in the 1830's

21. See vintage transportation modes such as the Conestoga Wagon and Prairie Schooner.

22. See antique horse drawn farming equipment.

23. Horse memorabilia from the late 1800‟s thru present.

24. Revolutionary war soldier‟s grave site and hear his story.

25. Brunk history

26. Learn how early settlers in Illinois lived.

27. Step back in time imagining yourself in a previous century, learning how life was.

28. A park like setting where you can enjoy a picnic lunch or just relax in the country.

You're all invited to spend some time with us

whether an hour or a day! Please call to schedule (217) 529-4623.

Submitted by Lois McDermand

 

 

 

               Holla from the Horner’s

At this writing, we are still waiting for a foal to come. Dutchess is getting bigger each day!!!!

Been awhile since Midland Stables has had a foal. We are looking forward to this great gift.

Terry's ankle is getting better each day. The hole has finally closed on it! Sixteen months has been long time. But this fall/winter, he is going to have the ankle bones all fused together.

The doctor did say that should help with the pain he has now, but not take it away 100%. We want to Thank You all for the prayers, cards, calls, concern & kindness that you have all showed us over these months.

Our Morgan friends are more like family to us. Terry is also planting veggies and flowers and enjoying the nice weather for the most part.

I am doing much better with my blood pressure. We are both looking forward to the shows, camping, fishing and enjoying our mare and foal, plus the morgans we are around everyday.

The horses just make us feel better each day! Hope you are all doing well also.

Terry & Darlene Horner

UPDATE:

It finally came in the Night A FILLY!!! Bay 4 whites, and crescent on forehead a snip on the nose! BIG! Baby! Lots bigger than I was ever thinking this foal would be. Mare and Foal are doing well. Pickles is her barn name Terry picked that one out!