Our museum facility has come a long way in a relatively short amount of time thanks to the efforts of Society members and others. In late 2002, the building (former Eagle Point Baptist Church) was purchased and moved onto a lot left vacant when the historic hotel burned in December 2000. Transforming it from a religious building into a public museum and work space required an investment of money and hard work. During the summer of 2003 improvements to the interior were undertaken. Smelly old carpet was removed, a storage room created, furniture brought in, electricity installed, and display cases hauled in. The museum space was painted, repaired, cleaned, and filled with exhibits in time for its grand opening during July’s All-Class Reunion. New exhibits and artifacts are added continually.

The exterior, too, is undergoing a metamorphosis. Replacing the dusty dirt lot and flower pots visitors saw in 2003 are a lush, green lawn and lovely flowerbed. A wooden entrance deck and stairs allow easy access. The building was skirted and windows repaired, scraped, and painted. New siding was installed. Our full-size ox cart replica makes an appearance every summer and Chamber’s teepee has been erected on the grounds during summer months. A white picket fence now accents the corner of the lot and a sign acknowledging Drayton’s union with Blessing, ND has been erected outside the museum. An authentic sod house now occupies the east edge of the grounds, and an old log outhouse sits nearby. Plans are to bring in an old log house from rural Kittson County and reassemble it on the museum property for use as additional museum space.

The museum is open during Drayton Riverfest and any time by appointment. Contact one of the Directors (see site menu above) to make arrangements.