Guy B. Woodward Museum

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REMEMBERING KEN WOODWARD (By Jeff Funk) Immediately following our December potluck dinner I learned of Ken Woodward’s passing. I first became acquainted with Ken in the mid 1970’s when he was the Program Afloat College Education (PACE) Administer for Central Texas College, and I was the Educational Services Officer on the USS Constellation (CV-64). I remember the ship being several hundred miles off the co...Continue reading

In light of the evolving health recommendations for Coronavirus (COVID-19), and the need for social distancing and precautionary measures, we feel that the most responsible decision for our Docents, guests students, and staff right now is to close the Museum effective today, Monday, March 16th, until the end further notice. While this isn’t the easiest decision for us to make, we feel that it is the right one for the time being. For now, at least through the end of March.

Happy Thanksgiving!! We have a lot to be thankful for including our new webpage. Check it out at woodwardmuseum.net. The foundation is in, new pieces and features will be added including a calendar. I hope you like this version and will give me feedback to continue to develop it. Tom Taylor did such an awesome job with the previous version. We want to thank him for all of the hours he spent and the photos he's given us. Tom will continue to be our photographer and I will be our webmaster. Cheryl

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REMEMBERING KEN WOODWARD (By Jeff Funk) Immediately following our December potluck dinner I learned of Ken Woodward’s passing. I first became acquainted with Ken in the mid 1970’s when he was the Program Afloat College Education (PACE) Administer for Central Texas College, and I was the Educational Services Officer on the USS Constellation (CV-64). I remember the ship being several hundred miles off the co...Continue reading

It is with our sadness to announce one of our long term docents, friend of the museum and community, and a name sake to the museum, (Guy B. Woodward’s son), Ken Woodward, has passed away. Many of you may remember him, and he was a warm man with a vast amount of knowledge of Ramona and the backcountry in it’s earlier years. The funeral will be at Bonham brothers funeral home January 4th. Viewing starts at 10am. Service is at noon with the procession to the graveside service after. From niece - Jessica Woodward. If you would like to leave a favorite memory of Ken and his family please attend the services.

As part of our communication development, the RPHS (Ramona Pioneer Historical Society) newsletter will be posted. The December 2019 issue is posted as a slide show and as an album.

Happy Thanksgiving!! We have a lot to be thankful for including our new webpage. Check it out at woodwardmuseum.net. The foundation is in, new pieces and features will be added including a calendar. I hope you like this version and will give me feedback to continue to develop it. Tom Taylor did such an awesome job with the previous version. We want to thank him for all of the hours he spent and the photos he's given us. Tom will continue to be our photographer and I will be our webmaster. Cheryl

Historical Society Welcomes Railroad Aficionado. Ramona Pioneer Historical Society President Jeff Funk invites history and railroad buffs to the society’s potluck dinner meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Guest speaker Jim Price will talk about the San Diego and Arizona Railway (SD&AE), and how 100 years ago, John D. Spreckels drove a golden spike at Carrizo Gorge, signifying the completion of what was dubbed "the impossible railroad, which had taken more than 12 ye...ars to build. Price has a longstanding interest in Western history, especially old mining towns and the railroads that served them. He and his wife, Joan, own a vacation home in Goldfield, Nev., where they are restoring a 130-year-old caboose. The group will also discuss its gala dinner and centennial celebration planned for November. The meeting will be held in the Barnett Barn on the grounds of the Guy B. Woodward Museum, 645 Main St. The public is welcome. Those who attend are asked to bring a main dish, salad or dessert to serve eight. Thank you Ramona Home Journal for the article: RAMONAJOURNAL.COM Historical Society Welcomes Railroad Aficionado

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