Former Mayor Charles Gilb and his wife Ruth, through their family foundation, are donating $300,000 to construct a new museum. Curator Carol Libby displays museum artifacts on the community's history in the current museum.
In additon to the $300,000 donated by Ruth and Charles Gilb, another $85,000 has been contributed from the community for the new Arcadia Historical Museum.
VACCO, one of Arcadia's oldest firms, is celebrating 50 years of business in the city. As part of the 50th anniversary celebration, VACCO had an "oldest invoice" contest.