As businesses and entertainment venues begin to open up across the state and the country, a local historical site is beginning to put pen-to-paper for its plans to reopen.

DeWitt County Museum and CH Moore Homestead Director Joey Long indicates they are starting to look at dates to reopen. Traditionally, the first of April is typically when the Museum opens but in 2021, it will be a little later.

Historical artifacts with local significance are up and down the museum and Long indicates keeping those preserved once visitors begin filtering back in will be a priority. The challenge in 2021 is becoming how those artifacts will handle the chemicals of the modern-day while keeping the home cleaned.

Traditional events like the quilt show might be moved to later in the summer. Last week, Long announced the Apple n' Pork Festival will be returning in 2021 and hopes to see events like last year's inaugural 'porch posts' as something that could continue.

The Museum website is changing right now so Long recommends those interested in learning more about the Museum find them on Facebook. You can also seek out the Apple n' Pork Festival Facebook page as well for more details about the Festival returning this fall.