Inaugural AMMNRE Event: Success!
Head of museum project Brooks Jeffery (far left) introducing himself to visitors before the first mining equipment demonstrations on Saturday morning.
This past Saturday, October 26, we held our first event as the AMMNRE Museum. Outside, we showcased our historic mining equipment with two full demonstrations by the millmen volunteers. Inside, Brooks invited visitors to share their suggestions and input by contributing to a series of visioning posters. This event was a good test run for future events at our museum and we hope to hold another one later this fall or winter! Check out photos from the day below.
Doug and Bill preparing the crusher for demonstrations.
Millmen getting the Swallow Mine stamp mill ready for the day!
Mike on the stamp mill platform.
Roger and Stuart working on the stamp mill.
Don, Bill and Bill finishing last minute stamp mill preparation.
Friend of the museum Debbie and guest came down from the River of Time Museum in Fountain Hills! Thanks for coming!
Brooks greeting guests and sharing some information about the museum.
Millmen during the mucker and ore cart demonstration.
We had a decent crowd for our first demonstration! Here Charlie explains the stamp mill.
The millmen ran the Swallow Mine stamp mill for several minutes so that guests could take ample photos and video.
Some younger visitors learning about the mining equipment during our second demonstration.
The stamp mill was a hit for all ages!
Thank you to all who attended! We hope to hold more events this fall and winter. Stay tuned for dates and info!