“We're pretty spontaneous people, so we kind of grow as we see a need. We try and change things and make them better.”
STUART SCHMIDT
The community has been huge for the venue, and Stuart credits locals for being some of the best guides for the tourist destination. “[Grand River] adds to the whole cultural feel of our Lemmon area, when they can come in and they love the local people and the feel of taking their family and friends around, complimenting the different things, the different parts of history they're interested in,” he described. Donations by the community have also meant a lot to the museum, and the couple use it for improvements and to keep the attraction alive. “I think it's been a very positive impact on the community, and the community has been a very positive impact on the museum,” said Stuart. For those who want to keep up with Grand River Museum and Lemmon happenings, Stuart has a newsletter. This highlights things like events, camping info, and the latest at the museum. And changes to Grand River Museum are probably coming, as Stuart and Lisa are always up for updates and new features. “We find that the museum is an awful lot of hard work, but with a lot of time, hard work is rewarded,” said Stuart. “Not necessarily in any other way, but rewarded. And it's been more of a blessing to us, and we hope it can be a blessing to others.” FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT THEGRANDRIVER MUSEUM.COM+
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