This month the Franklin County Historical Museum will be holding a presentation in honor of Black History Month by Katie Barton. The presentation will be on February 20 beginning at 10:00 am at the Pasco Museum. Katie Barton, who is 91, has lived in Franklin County for nearly 62 years, she was the first black to be elected to the Pasco City Council. Barton is very active in the community, she is involved with various community service activities as well as being a member of the Tri-Cities Senior Companion program. The museum will be featuring a new collection of photos and artifacts that go along with Black History month. Admission is free to get into the museum, their hours are Tuesdays through Fridays from 12:00 pm until 4:00 pm.
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