January 24, 2011

NEW MADRID --With this year's 200th anniversary commemoration of the 1811-1812 earthquakes which put the town on the map, the New Madrid Historical Museum's board is developing a major new exhibit on the quakes and a new fundraiser to help pay for it...

Ed Riley and Jaime Motter work on letters seeking support of the New Madrid Historical Museum's upcoming fundraiser. The event, scheduled for March 5, will help fund a new exhibit on earthquakes as the nation prepares to mark the 200th anniversary of the 1811-12 earthquakes. The Mardi-Gras themed event will also earn one of those attending a possible prize of up to $10,000. (Photo by Jill Bock, Staff)
Ed Riley and Jaime Motter work on letters seeking support of the New Madrid Historical Museum's upcoming fundraiser. The event, scheduled for March 5, will help fund a new exhibit on earthquakes as the nation prepares to mark the 200th anniversary of the 1811-12 earthquakes. The Mardi-Gras themed event will also earn one of those attending a possible prize of up to $10,000. (Photo by Jill Bock, Staff)

March 5 event benefits efforts for new quake exhibit

NEW MADRID --With this year's 200th anniversary commemoration of the 1811-1812 earthquakes which put the town on the map, the New Madrid Historical Museum's board is developing a major new exhibit on the quakes and a new fundraiser to help pay for it.

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