Museum Advisory Board Meeting, Feb. 18, 2026

The City of Longmont Colorado's Museum Advisory Board meeting on February 18, 2026, focused primarily on the accessioning of various historical artifacts and photographs related to the city's heritage. Key discussions included the acceptance of a significant donation from Amy Oswald, a descendant of early Longmont settlers, which included dolls, quilts, and family photographs. The board also considered the addition of a city share bicycle from a discontinued program to the collection, emphasizing its historical value despite the program's limited success. Other topics included the review of a large collection of city-related photographs and scrapbooks, plans for a hard hat tour in lieu of the March meeting, and upcoming city communications efforts to promote local history through social media posts and short videos. Additionally, updates were provided on the opening of a new hotel parking lot and related historical displays. The meeting concluded with unanimous approval of the accessioned items and deaccessioning of certain artifacts to other historical societies.