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UNEXPECTED EXPENSES HIT VRCMCT

We received unexpected news in late May 2024 that we are required to pay for the continuation of the sewer line along Pierson Lane, where the museum is located. The cost is to be split among five property owners on this stretch of road - and our portion is estimated to be $28,000, with an additional $12,000+ to connect the sewer line to the museum building itself.

As an all-volunteer run museum, we do not have those funds on-hand, nor did we expect this expense to occur so quickly. The project is expected to begin immediately - Summer of 2024. We have had our share of challenges over the last 34 years of the Museum - and we are hopeful that with your help and donations, we can once again move forward with our mission to educate and share communications history with our diverse group of visitors for many years to come.

UPDATE NOVEMBER 10, 2024: We want to announce that we have met the goal to cover the cost of the sewer project that was thrust upon us this past Spring. Through donations from Go Fund Me and outside donations, we have covered the cost of the main sewer project and the cost to get our building hooked up to the new sewer system. We will leave the Go Fund Me page up so that people who wish, can donate to help with the ongoing costs of the museum operation. Thanks so much to all who supported us through this challenge. Your generosity has been overwhelming to us.