History
The Sanford Museum opened in 1957 as the Henry Shelton Sanford Memorial Library and Museum. The Sanford Family Collection, including the library and papers of city founder Henry S. Sanford, was donated to the city by Sanford's daughter Carola Sanford Dow. On display are European and American paintings, furniture, personal objects and books from 1820-1890. The Chase Gallery was built in 1993 in memory of S. O. and Margaret Chase. The gallery has exhibits on local history including: city planning, railroads, riverboats, agriculture, business, education, local celebrities, fire and police departments, and Naval Air Station Sanford. The sports collection highlights Sanford natives including sportscaster Red Barber, and baseball star Tim Raines as well as baseball players who were in Sanford with the New York Giants' farm system in the 1950s.
Specialties
The Sanford Museum opened in 1957 as the Henry Shelton Sanford Memorial Library and Museum. The Sanford Family Collection, including the library and papers of city founder Henry S. Sanford, was donated to the city by Sanford's daughter Carola Sanford Dow. On display are European and American paintings, furniture, personal objects and books from 1820-1890. The Chase Gallery was built in 1993 in memory of S. O. and Margaret Chase. The gallery has exhibits on local history including: city planning, railroads, riverboats, agriculture, business, education, local celebrities, fire and police departments, and Naval Air Station Sanford. The sports collection highlights Sanford natives including sportscaster Red Barber, and baseball star Tim Raines as well as baseball players who were in Sanford with the New York Giants' farm system in the 1950s.