silver cliff museum

The thoughtfully curated Silver Cliff Museum is a history treat for both families and history buffs. In this turn of the century firehouse, admire the rare hook and ladder wagon (decals of dragons!) and the trophies for the firemen who raced with it. Explore the secrets of silver mining in a town that once bustled with fortune seekers. Imagine ranch living with tools of the trade-- saddles, branding irons, all authentic. Upstairs, in the former town hall, see a real bank counter, the old post office boxes, paraphernalia of the barbershop and Chinese laundry (yes, run by an emigre from China). On the domestic front, sweet dolls and dresses, cradles and stoves, even an organ. My grandchildren's favorite --artifacts from the grocery store. Usually open on weekends but often available by telephone appointment during the week. This is a wild west treasure not to be missed. Donations encouraged. You could 'do this' in less than in an hour but even my 7 year old wanted to stay longer.