Babbie Learning Museum to unveil two new interpretive murals

PERU | The Babbie Rural & Farm Learning Museum has announced the grand unveiling of two new interpretive murals on Saturday, May 16, at 10 a.m., marking the completion of its 2025 Statewide Community Regrants (SCR) Cultural Services project. The murals were created by regional artist Greg Badger and funded through a $4,500 grant administered by the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts (ALCA). OPENING DAY CELEBRATION & COMMUNITY TRIVIA EVENT The unveiling ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. on Opening Day, followed by a special Community Trivia Game featuring fun facts about rural and farm life from the mid-1800s to mid-1900s. Prizes will be awarded to the top participants, and light refreshments will be available. This community activity fulfills the Museum's outreach component of the SCR grant and reflects its ongoing commitment to engaging visitors of all ages through interactive, educational experiences. ABOUT THE ARTIST Greg Badger, a returning collaborator with the Museum, is known for his vibrant interpretive murals that celebrate regional history, agriculture, and environmental themes. His previous SCR-supported mural, "Save Our Pollinators," was completed and unveiled at the Museum in June 2025. ABOUT THE GRANT This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and administered by the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts. ABOUT THE BABBIE RURAL & FARM LEARNING MUSEUM Located in Peru, N.Y., the Babbie Rural & Farm Learning Museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the agricultural and rural heritage of the North Country and Adirondack region. Through hands-on exhibits, demonstrations, and community events, the Museum provides an interactive and educational experience for visitors of all ages.

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