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A very interesting look back at local history with many items donated by local families
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The building, designed by local architect Richard Park, opened as St. John’s Reformed Presbyterian Church in 1878. In 1971 its members left to join with nearby Penninghame Parish Church. After a brief spell as a jeans factory, it reopened as Newton Stewart Museum in 1978 thanks to the efforts of a team of local volunteers led by Helen Drew.. The museum is still run by volunteers and is a registered charitable trust.