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THE MUSEUM

The Busti Historical Society Museum was established to preserve and display the rich history and artifacts of our town’s heritage.  The displays, pictures and artifacts are laid out in a unique topographical replica of the village to easily identify the various historical building and there locations.  The old country school room and store front displays are sure to bring back memories to some and provide a history lesson for others.  The building housing the museum was:

• Built in 1849 as the Protestant Free Church and was located on Creek Road.
• In 1864 the Busti school district #15 (later to become district #8) converted the church into a two room schoolhouse.
• In 1890 Busti School district #8 sold the two room schoolhouse with the stipulation it be moved ( to it’s current location) so they could build a one room schoolhouse.
• Many residences may remember when our museum was a cow barn with an apartment on the main floor.
• In 1979 Jimmy Larson sold the building to the Busti Historical Society and the hard work and co-operation of many people in the community converted a lowly cow barn into the historic landmark and museum we enjoy today!

SCHEDULE A VISIT
The museum is open by appointment.  Individuals welcome.  
School groups and bus tours encouraged.

Email info@bustihistoricalsociety.com and request a tour.

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