So I’ve been a little absent from my own blog because I had a major life-changing event. That’s because six weeks ago, this conversation happened:
Historical Society Director: Would you be interested in a job managing the museum?
Me: Would I get my own keys?
And two weeks later, I was unlocking the doors to my new home away from home, the Old Depot Museum, an 1888 former Santa Fe train depot that’s now dedicated to telling the story of Franklin County, Kansas.
The Old Depot Museum in Ottawa, Kansas.
I’m completely in love with the place. The artifacts. The history. The model trains that zip through an interpretation of 1951 Ottawa. Even the farm implements, even though I have no idea what most of them do. (Yet!)
My husband will be out of school soon, and we’ll be back on the road visiting other amazing places in Kansas and blogging about them. And should you find yourself passing through Franklin County, Kansas, visit the Old Depot Museum!
Diana Staresinic-Deane 
Oh, I was just talking to my birthmom about coming up to Baldwin City to see her. We could make a trip down to Ottawa and meet you! I love the title of this post. I love having keys, and museums are of course like a magic room from a dream.
That would be so lovely. Let me know when you’re planning on being in the area. Even if I’m not working that day, we should meet! (Having keys is a magical thing, to be sure.)
Congratulations, Diana!
Thanks, Katie! I miss your face. I hope you and your little family are well!