This week’s Rotary of Marion speaker was Terrell Finley from the Mountain Gateway Museum. Terrell explained how the museum is the westernmost branch of the NC Museum of History family. As a part of the NC Department of Cultural resources, Mountain Gateway Museum is dedicated to bringing life to the wonderful history of our Old North State. But this dedication may be in jeopardy as state funding for this museum is being eliminated. If you would like to sign a petition to continue funding of the Mountain Gateway Museum, visit http://www.change.org/petitions/nc-governor-pat-mccrory-keep-mountain-gateway-museum-and-heritage-center-open If you would like to learn more about the Mountain Gateway Museum, visit http://www.mountaingatewaymuseum.org/Home.php

Written by Rotarian Steve Taylor and obtained from Marion Rotary Club’s Facebook page. For more information on Rotary membership contact 18 year Rotarian Steve Jones.