Highland Community College celebrates museum addition
Carter Ostermiller
HIGHLAND, Kan. (KQTV) — Highland Community College hosted its grand opening for the Beulah Gilmore Memorial Hall.
The building was gifted to the college by alumnus Larry Gilmore in May this year. The museum features a collection of vintage cars, classic tractors, artwork and more.
“This collection represents, really, a lifetime of Larry’s collectibles. Larry was a teacher in Olathe (Kansas). He taught math and science, but he was also a master craftsman in woodworking,” Executive Director Keith Jaloma said.
The building is named after Gilmore’s mother, Beulah, in honor of her memory.
“What a gift for the community…We just want to show it off as much as we can and honor Beulah and thank and recognize Larry Gilmore for this wonderful gift,” said Jaloma.
According to Jaloma, the museum is the second largest gift in their college’s history.
Personal tours are available from 9 to 11 a.m. on the first Saturday of every month. Those interested can book a tour by calling 816-872-8729.
The museum is located at 502 W. Colorado St. in Highland, Kansas.