LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Museums of Lake County will be opening a new exhibit honoring Lake County law enforcement from past to present at the Historic Courthouse Museum in Lakeport.
"Some Gave All: A Salute to Lake County Law Enforcement," opens Feb. 1, with a reception for Lake County Law Enforcement. The exhibit runs until March 25.
Curated by Jessica Sekhon, this exhibit was inspired by the love of history of fallen officer Robert Rumfelt.
Deputy Rumfelt had a special connection with the Museums of Lake County. He had been assisting Ms. Sekhon in the process of firearms tracing for some of the historic weapons.
This special exhibit will feature historic and modern objects from the museum collections as well as items loaned from the following agencies: Lake County Sheriff's Office, Lakeport Police Department, Clearlake Police Department, California Highway Patrol, California State Parks - Clear Lake, California State Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Artifacts on display will include a World War I machine gun, a Colt 1861 Navy Revolver and historic badges from local law enforcement agencies.
For additional information, please contact the museums at 707-263-4555 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The Courthouse Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m.
Museums debut new law enforcement exhibit Feb. 1
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