Sanford Historical Society Score $25,000 Grant Boost

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The Sanford Historical Society has received a $25,000 grant from the Midland Area Community Foundation to update and refurbish the main exhibit hall at the Sanford Centennial Museum.

The grant will enable the completion of the project. There will be a newly refurbished hall and exhibits that will spotlight Sanford Area history and serve as the core feature for the museum complex. Read the Entire Article

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