Liberty-Perry (Wapahani) Alumni Association

     Anyone interested in genealogy, Selma or Liberty Township history, and collecting history "stuff" will be happy to learn that we're one step closer to having a Historical Society and Selma Town Museum.

     The Town of Selma has graciously given us (rent-free) the space upstairs in the historic Oddfellows Building in which to house our museum. In addition to the expected exhibits, this space has the potential for small gatherings, meetings, and activities such as genealogy workshops for local groups, 

     A necessary step along the way is to formally organize a Liberty Township (working name, so far) Historical Society. This we will do on Tuesday, July 14, 7:00 p.m. in the Selma Town Hall.  Registered Architect and SHS '63 grad Dave Bailey, and WAA Historian Donna (Chafin) Staggs WHS '71 are teaming up to coordinate the effort.  Art Haney, who wrote the Bluebird Flyer for 7 years will be assisting, as will several other Bluebirds and Raiders of Bluebird descent:)  All persons interested in being a part of this historic undertaking are invited to attend, participate, and become a member of the Historical Society.  We will also be accepting genealogies, artifacts, documents, and photos to be housed in the Museum.  Foremost in our acquisitions will be the contents of the Ira and Ardis Bailey Library, now being re-organized by their son, Dave.

     This will realize a long-time dream of the Historian, Dave Bailey and so many others, who treasure their memories of Selma and Selma High School.  We've had the support and advice of the Delaware County Historical Society and the Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana.  It is our goal to have the Oddfellows Building designated a Historic Landmark. 

  If you're able to attend our organizational meeting, it will be evident to the Town that we care about its history, and will give us the needed boost to continue forward.  Hope to see you on Tuesday, July 14, 7pm, Selma Town Hall!!

   For more information call Donna Staggs at 765-749-9946 or email SelmaBluebirds@wapahanialumni.com.  Or visit this site at http://www.wapahanialumni.com.