Suwannee historical museum gets $5K lifeline from county

BOCC also may take ownership of historic building.

  • The Suwannee County Historical Museum is operated out of the 1903 Atlantic Coast Line Freight Station, which may become property of Suwannee Parks and Recreation due to rising costs for the Suwannee County Historical Commission. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
    The Suwannee County Historical Museum is operated out of the 1903 Atlantic Coast Line Freight Station, which may become property of Suwannee Parks and Recreation due to rising costs for the Suwannee County Historical Commission. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

    LIVE OAK — The Suwannee County Historical Museum is not a part of history itself.

    Facing the “breaking point” with its budget due to costly repairs and drastic insurance increases on its 121-year-…