America Bicentennial Display Cases
The United States is celebrating its 250th anniversary this year in 2026. There are two display cases on the main floor of the museum with Bicentennial items from 1976.
Klein’s Honey and Walnut Grove Mercantile Exhibit
Klein’s Honey is celebrating its 75th anniversary and the Walnut Grove Mercantile is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year in 2026. The exhibit was curated and displayed by the Klein family.
Organizations of Lyon County Exhibit
The temporary exhibit in the conference room on the 2nd floor of the Lyon County Museum this year is “Organizations of Lyon County”. The exhibit will close in 2027. The exhibit features objects, photographs, and documents from the Lyon County Museum’s collection related to organizations in Lyon County. Examples include: Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, American Legion, Lions Club, Rotary, Kiwanis, Knight of Columbus, Masons, 4-H, and much more. The theme of the exhibit coincides with the America 250 and America Gives Initiative. The United States has a long history of service and civic engagement. The initiative encourages Americans to take a “Year of Service” pledge, fostering community, patriotism, and a lasting culture of giving back to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. The initiative is designed to be inclusive and to highlight the American history and spirit of service in all its forms.
