The Ice Cream Social marking the 50th Anniversary celebration of the Museum will take place Tuesday, July 4 from 11 am to 4 pm in the Museum Courtyard located at 312 W. Broadway. Enjoy live musical entertainment and participate in children's activities free of charge thanks to Western Bank. Tickets can be purchased for the cake walk, ice cream cones, root beer floats, beverages, and popcorn.

There are several volunteer opportunities still available and volunteers will earn free tickets to use at the event. Call 575-538-5921 to volunteer or sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080e44a8a62fa2f85-icecream.

Cake donations are needed for the cake walk and can be dropped off at the Museum on Sunday, July 2nd from 10 am to 4 pm. Registration is not needed but is appreciated by signing up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080e44a8a62fa2f85-2017.

Be sure to visit the 60's exhibit entitled, "50 Years Ago in Silver City" which is currently on display inside the Museum. Suggested donation to tour the Museum is $3 per person.

The Silver City Museum creates opportunities for residents and visitors to explore, understand, and celebrate the rich and diverse cultural heritage of southwestern New Mexico by collecting, preserving, researching, and interpreting the region's unique history. For more information, please contact the museum at (575) 538-5921, education@silvercitymuseum.org, or go to the museum's website. www.silvercitymuseum.org.