City of Burlington History Exhibit: The Garl Family Pioneers

The City of Burlington is unveiling its first history exhibit featuring: "Homesteading Burlington: The Garl Family Pioneers" on Saturday, May 6 from 1:00-2:30pm, Burlington Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center, 520 E. Fairhaven Avenue, Burlington. Living history storyteller, Margie Wilson, will portray Clara Garl-Morrison, Burlington first school teacher. The story of the Garl family's many civic contributions to the establishment of early Burlington will be told from Clara's perspective. An exhibit of photographs and Garl family heirlooms will highlight the exhibit.  For details visit: burlington-chamber.com or call: 360-757-0994.