November 3rd, 2025
Machesney Park Historical Society held it's first luncheon meeting at 12:00 at Robin's Nest Cafe. The purpose of the meeting was to enter into an agreement with Wings & Wheels to purchase an airplane formerly owned by Fred Machesney. Purchase price had been negotiated to $20k and Barry presented a check in the amount of $5k to the President of Wings & Wheels to begin the transfer process. Wings & Wheels presented Barry with posters and a banner that had been used for their past museum display. Kevin interviewed attendees individually during the meeting. Discussion was held regarding temporary public display of the airplane pending permanent display at our future Machesney Museum & Visitor Center property.
The meeting was adjourned and Kevin, Barry and Stephen met at the property for further discussion and photographs. There will be an article regarding our meeting in the Rock River Current in the immediate future. Barry attended the Machesney Village Trustee meeting in the evening, introduced himself as President of the newly forming Historical Society and appealed to those present to help collect items of historic interest so that so that they may be preserved in our museum.
Until further notice, future luncheon meetings of the Historical Society Membership will be held on the 1st Monday of each month and meetings of the Advisory Board will be held on the 3rd Monday of each month at 12:00 at Robin's Nest Cafe. Plans are being made for regular evening meetings so that those who are working during the daytime may attend.
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