Phillips County Museum News for August 19, 2015

Did you receive your “Time Traveler” newsletter in the mail? Phillips County Historical members should have their copy in hand by the time this reaches the paper. Hunting season will soon arrive in Phillips County and we ask you to take a quick peek at the picture in the Time Traveler and see if you recognize the hunters. A big thanks to all who helped with the newsletter. It is with much regret that the Historical Society announces that there will not be a “Historical Walk” in September. Events unfolded that we could not foresee and the committee felt it was best to cancel. But we invite you back in 2016 and promise a fantastic program for everyone. As summer draws to a close the combines in Phillips County are rolling out bushels of wheat. Do you know which US coin had wheat on the back? If you guessed the US one cent Lincoln penny you would be correct. From 1909-1958 wheat could be found on the penny. Coin collectors (numismatist) search for the wheat penny with the 1931-S mark hoping to collect $65-$500 plus. Upstairs in the PC Museum there is a terrific coin collection. Come on over and check out our unique and valuable coins! Museum hours remain from 10-5 Monday through Saturday!