Gate House Museum
The collection of audio tapes from the Gate House Museum was collected from the early 1980's through the early 2000's by curator Jim Perman. This extensive collection captures the reminiscences of senior residents of the Sykesville area, going as far back as the late 1800's. They include discussions about what the community was like as a bustling railroad town, even before automobiles were popular.
The audio archives for the Gate House Museum were collected by Jim Purman, a resident of Sykesville from 1956 to 2004. Jim was the curator of the Gate House Museum until September 1974 and was very active in the Sykesville community. He recognized the value of capturing the memories of long-standing town residents and this web page is dedicated to his memory.
Make sure to scroll through the list to see all interviews.
Please note: This material is made available to the general public because it is considered to contain information of an historical significance. The collections contained on this page were secured using what was then considered state-of-the-art equipment. The individuals, providing the video and audio taping, were not always professionals. While the quality of the finished product is varied it has been collected from historical archives, made available by individuals in the community. The CMC is not responsible for the quality or content of the video and audio contained herein.
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