Historical society Museum

The Story of the Keys

When it was decided Silverton’s old jail would become a museum, a great deal of work was needed on the building. Volunteers set about hammering, cleaning, painting and everything else that was needed to turn the jail into a museum. Looking for a symbol to represent the new Historical Society, Helen Salfisberg, one of the original members, proposed using the original jail keys. The Society had found its symbol! The keys (they still work) are on display in the Museum gift shop.