Young Irena Golcvegaite and her family became refugees when the Soviet Union invaded Lithuania. The invasion of Lithuania was just the beginning of the Golcvegaite family nightmare. Follow along as Mike Cross, author Sue Ade interview Irena Golcvegaite as she tells her story that begins with suffering, struggles in the...
In this episode of the Pana History Podcast the Pana History Museum is proud to announce a new video series. This series of videos will honor our local veterans and hopefully illuminate the trials and tribulations they endure while fighting for our freedom. We hope you enjoy this series of...
This is part 2 & 3 of the interview Mike Cross conducted with Ralph Falconbury. In part two Mike and Ralph delve a little further into the preservation of headstones and cemeteries. In part 3 they will discuss a few of the things Ralph does to bring awareness to the...
Hello everyone! Here we are and we’re back with another video! In this video Mike interviews Marine Corps veteran and Pana resident Ralph Falconbury. Ralph is an interesting fellow and we’re appreciative that he took the time to come sit with us for this interview, Ralph thank you. For those...
This is part of 2 of the History Museum’s interview with Charlie Downs. in part 2 Charlie discusses horrible heat and drought that destroyed the economy yet Downs Motors survived. We hope you enjoy watching the video as much as we did filming it. Charlie is an interesting man who...
In this episode Mike interviews prominent Pana citizen Charlie Downs. While filming this interview it was easy to be reminded of the following things this man witnessed in his life: The great depression World War 2 The first computers The creation of the berlin wall The rise of television as...
This is part two of the discussion between Mike Cross and Dave Nance. In this video Mike and Dave discuss the beginnings of the Pana History Museum, the murals, and the timeline exhibit. We hope you enjoy the video.
This video was shot on April 20, 2022. The Museum’s I.T. and multimedia department has suffered technical difficulties delaying this videos release. We had a good time shooting this video and I am pleased to have finally finished it. Without further ado we bring you Mike and Dave discussing the...
In part two of Mike’s interview with Steve Clark they talk about the very unique Whitey’s Pool Hall. Thanks again Steve. If you are looking for some nice handmade wood furniture or artwork talk to Steve. Steve does beautiful work, and the labor and materials are locally sourced. Go to...
This week Mike interviews local woodworker, craftsman, and musician Steve Clark. Steve grew up in the Suburbs of Chicago but his family spent a lot of time on the family farm in rural Pana, a registered centennial farm, that has been in his family since 1890. During the 1950’s and...