Alana Dunn, the Museum Director of the City of Eagle, shares her journey to becoming the Museum Director, starting with her volunteer work at the museum and eventually being hired for the position. She discusses the process of designing and building the new museum inside the 1938 Catholic Church, highlighting the various exhibits in the museum, including the Eagle Island Prison Farm, the blacksmith shop, the one-room schoolhouse, and the Orville Jackson exhibit. She shares fascinating stories about Orville Jackson's generosity and community involvement, as well as the history of the Eagle High School and the Interurban Trolley system..

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction to the podcast and the guest, Elena Dunn

00:34 Elena Dunn's background and how she became the museum director

03:31 Discussion about moving the museum to the 1938 Catholic Church

06:18 Increase in attendance since the move

07:31 Overview of the exhibits in the museum

10:24 Exhibits on the one-room schoolhouse and Eagle High School

13:33 Exhibit on Orville Jackson's drugstore

15:57 Stories about Orville Jackson's contributions to the community

18:52 Conclusion