BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR JUNE WESTPHAL AT HISTORICAL MUSEUM Join us at the Historical Museum on Sunday, July 20th, from 3 to 5 PM, at an open house to wish June Westphal a happy birthday. June Johnson Westphal, was one of the founders of the Eureka Springs Historical Museum in 1971, and currently serves as Executive Director Emeritus. A fifth generation native of the area, she was born in a log house in Greenwood Hollow to a large pioneer family. The Johnson and Worley families, who were among the earliest settlers of Carroll County and Eureka Springs, are her ancestors. She is considered a living treasure on the history of our unique community. Since 1965, June has researched and written about the history of Eureka Springs. Her book, “A Fame Not Easily Forgotten: An autobiography of Eureka Springs”, co-authored with Catharine Osterhage, originally published in 1970, is considered the definitive work on the history of Eureka Springs. A second edition was printed in 2010. She has authored and co-authored several other books on the people, the springs, and many other aspects of the history of the area. June received the Lifetime Spirit Award from the Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce in 2010. She is still discovering secrets to write about her beloved town. She is the primary historian for the museums principal fundraiser, “Voices from Eurekas Silent City,” living history tours of the city cemetery. And she seems to know the story of every one of the residents there. (If you are unable to attend, and wish to send her a card, they may be addressed to the museum, 95 South Main, Eureka Springs, 72632.)
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