Caldwell’s Van Slyke Museum, originally established in 1934, is now reopening its doors after being forced to shut down in 2018. The museum helps residents and visitors remember the city’s roots through its collection of historic artifacts and structures.
Caldwell’s Van Slyke Museum to reopen it’s doors
“You can put yourself back in that place of where it was 100 years ago. Keep a reminder of where and how far the city has come,” Rachelle Castleberry said.
Castleberry, the city’s treasurer, now oversees grant funding for the museum. The historic site features unique items including cabins dating back to the 1800s.
“The McKenzie cabin inside is not restored yet so we don’t showcase that one but the Johnson cabin we do let people walk through,” Castleberry said…