This image gallery shows the many transitions and milestones for Ely Stage Stop and Country Museum.
There are also videos, below.
Friendly Blacksmithing demonstrators on the exhibit's Dedication Day on 5/19/2024
Living History showing the art of blacksmithing on Ribbon Cutting Day 5/19/2024
Fanciful collage as an example of what blacksmiths created at their forges.
In the shady grove for the annual Member's Picnic in May of 2024.
Restored Ferron Freight Wagon pulled by Percheron horses.
Historical context provided by our various interpretive panels gives visitors a detailed view into turn-of-the-century life, such as in this panel for the blacksmith's shop.
An interpretive panel on the side of the blacksmith shop, providing a perspective on the significance of the local blacksmith.
Ladies from the Rotary enjoying the Native Plant Garden.
April always brings the daffodils up to say 'Hello'
Historical Society President, John Parker giving Congressman Mike Thompson a tour of the farm equipment.
Greg Dills driving the Hay Ride tractor.
Vintage farm equipment is always on display.
The Sweet Adaline group serenading the Historical Society Potluck attendees.
School groups learning the old way to wash clothes.
Taking turns trying out the old-time washing tub.
The Ely House on a snowy day.
Museum volunteers constructing the barn to contain wagons, tractors, and the Blacksmith Shop.
Students learning about horse tack in the barn.
Video Gallery
We have more videos on our ‘Living History’ page.
This blacksmithing demonstration was recorded on opening day of the Richard Paddock Blacksmith shop. The shaping of a horseshoe is indeed an art.
Laura McAndrews Sammel, of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce, introduces Elizabeth Paddock, whose donations made the Blacksmith shop possible, just as the ribbon cutting ceremony commences in May of 2024.