A celebration of John and Catherine Rumbaugh
Paine-Gillam-Scott Museum hosted a celebration of John and Catherine Rumbaugh at the Museum on Sunday, October 9, 2011.
Clinton County formed a Historical Society in February, 1978, with John as Treasurer. The couple’s vision of creating a historic house museum came to fruition on May of 1979, when the Paine-Gillam-Scott Museum at 106 Maple Street in St. Johns opened its doors for the first time. Their vision, knowledge, and enthusiasm, along with endless time and talents set the standards for the museum’s continuance.
Catherine served the Historical Society as President for many years, and continued her work following John’s death in 1998. She became the Executive Director of the Museum at it’s opening, and continued in that capacity for nearly 32 years until her retirement in December of 2010.
At the reception, Catherine Rumbaugh was honored with the titles “Historian” and “Director Emeritus” by Lynne Gregory of the Clinton County Historical Society. Eighty guests attended the reception, and many others sent cards and notes of gratitude.
