NewsMarch 15, 2015
The new Cape Girardeau County History Center opens Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 102 S. High St. in Jackson, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Len Fiedler, left, and John Stehr admire the Brown Family Quilt, a crazy quilt designed and created by Idell Brown Dockins, Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the new Cape Girardeau County History Center in Jackson.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Len Fiedler, left, and John Stehr admire the Brown Family Quilt, a crazy quilt designed and created by Idell Brown Dockins, Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the new Cape Girardeau County History Center in Jackson.
Damian Huff, left, Lily Huff and Emily Huff play in the children's area Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the Cape Girardeau County History Center in Jackson.
Damian Huff, left, Lily Huff and Emily Huff play in the children's area Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the Cape Girardeau County History Center in Jackson.
Lynn Degenhardt, left, visits with James Baughn, Jane Boren and Carla Jordan Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the Cape Girardeau County History Center in Jackson.
Lynn Degenhardt, left, visits with James Baughn, Jane Boren and Carla Jordan Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the Cape Girardeau County History Center in Jackson.
Brian Dean and his daughter, Eleanor, left, and son, George, relax in the children's area Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the Cape Girardeau County History Center in Jackson.
Brian Dean and his daughter, Eleanor, left, and son, George, relax in the children's area Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the Cape Girardeau County History Center in Jackson.
Members of "Barefoot on Sunday," from left, Roanne Dean, Terry Wright, Dr. Steve Jordan and David Giles entertain Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the Cape Girardeau County History Center in Jackson.
Members of "Barefoot on Sunday," from left, Roanne Dean, Terry Wright, Dr. Steve Jordan and David Giles entertain Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the Cape Girardeau County History Center in Jackson.
A momento of Jackson's 2014 bicentennial is on display Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the Cape Girardeau County History Center in Jackson.
A momento of Jackson's 2014 bicentennial is on display Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the Cape Girardeau County History Center in Jackson.
A sitting area with books is seen Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the front of the Cape Girardeau County History Center in Jackson.
A sitting area with books is seen Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the front of the Cape Girardeau County History Center in Jackson.
Nicole Moore and her family, Reagan, left, Haven and Trenton, pose for a photo Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the Cape Girardeau County History Center in Jackson.
Nicole Moore and her family, Reagan, left, Haven and Trenton, pose for a photo Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the Cape Girardeau County History Center in Jackson.
Bill Unger, left, Lynn Degenhardt and Gerard Fiehler pose for a photo Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the Cape Girardeau County History Center in Jackson.
Bill Unger, left, Lynn Degenhardt and Gerard Fiehler pose for a photo Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the Cape Girardeau County History Center in Jackson.
Joan Battle, left, Joe Battle and Bob Walker pose for a photo Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the Cape Girardeau County History Center in Jackson.
Joan Battle, left, Joe Battle and Bob Walker pose for a photo Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the Cape Girardeau County History Center in Jackson.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Penny Johns, left, and Molly Johns watch a multimedia show by Dr. Joel Ray, Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the Cape Girardeau County History Center in Jackson. The mahogany desk was used by U.S. Reps. Bill and Jo Ann Emerson at the federal building in Cape Girardeau. Rep. Bill Emerson served from 1981 to 1996. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson served from 1996 to 2013.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Penny Johns, left, and Molly Johns watch a multimedia show by Dr. Joel Ray, Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the Cape Girardeau County History Center in Jackson. The mahogany desk was used by U.S. Reps. Bill and Jo Ann Emerson at the federal building in Cape Girardeau. Rep. Bill Emerson served from 1981 to 1996. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson served from 1996 to 2013.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Bob Walker, left, a staff member of the Cape Girardeau County History Center, and director Carla Jordan look at a newspaper clipping Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the new center in Jackson.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Bob Walker, left, a staff member of the Cape Girardeau County History Center, and director Carla Jordan look at a newspaper clipping Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the new center in Jackson.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Stacie Bangert found a quiet place to relax and read Sunday, March 15, 2015 in the children's play area of the Cape Girardeau County History Center in Jackson.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Stacie Bangert found a quiet place to relax and read Sunday, March 15, 2015 in the children's play area of the Cape Girardeau County History Center in Jackson.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Jackson mayor Barbara Lohr tours a quilt exhibit by Lynne Taylor on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the Cape Girardeau County History Center in Jackson. The display will continue through June 15.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Jackson mayor Barbara Lohr tours a quilt exhibit by Lynne Taylor on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the Cape Girardeau County History Center in Jackson. The display will continue through June 15.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
The new Cape Girardeau County History Center opened Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 102 S. High St. in Jackson.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The new Cape Girardeau County History Center opened Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 102 S. High St. in Jackson.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
The new Cape Girardeau County History Center opened Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 102 S. High St. in Jackson.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The new Cape Girardeau County History Center opened Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 102 S. High St. in Jackson.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
A little work remains to be finished at the new Cape Girardeau County History Center which opened Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 102 S. High St. in Jackson.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com A little work remains to be finished at the new Cape Girardeau County History Center which opened Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 102 S. High St. in Jackson.
Trish Erzfeld, a staff member of the Cape Girardeau County History Center, sits at a desk that was used by U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson at the federal building in Cape Girardeau, on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the center in Jackson.
Trish Erzfeld, a staff member of the Cape Girardeau County History Center, sits at a desk that was used by U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson at the federal building in Cape Girardeau, on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the center in Jackson.
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