Those who helped build the Cadiz Railroad and Between the Rivers exhibits at the Trigg Transportation Museum cut the ribbon Saturday morning to formally open both exhibits.
Trigg County Historical Society President Bob Brame said the transportation museum will be open to the public on Saturday’s thanks to the help of volunteers.
click to download audioPrior to the chamber ribbon cutting Cadiz Mayor Todd King presented a key to the city of Cadiz to Bob Brame to recognize the efforts of all who helped craft the exhibits.
click to download audioThe Cadiz Railroad exhibit was designed and constructed by Gus Puth and Ed Smith, with Puth noting it was exciting to see the exhibit open to the public Saturday.
click to download audioMark Turner, who helped erect the Between the Rivers Exhibit, says it is part of preserving the history.
click to download audioBetween the Rivers native JoAnn Harvey says the exhibit teaches a lesson about those who lived there.
click to download audioHarvey said many of the residents of Between the Rivers served their country in World War II.
click to download audioThe Trigg County Transportation Museum also has rotating exhibits on the first floor. The second flood exhibits will be permanent.