DAPHNE, Alabama --- The Daphne Museum extends an invitation to its friends, patrons and citizens of Baldwin County to its reception March 24, from 1 to 4 p.m. to see the new book, Images of America, Daphne, which features over 200 historical pictures of Daphne, Belforest, Montrose, Malbis and Spanish Fort from its photographic collection and collections of other contributors. Ever wonder what Main Street looked like 75 years ago? Now you can take a peek to see life on the Eastern Shore.

At the reception you’ll meet, Penny H. Taylor, co-author of Images of America, Daphne. She will be signing copies of the book which depicts the history of the Daphne area in Baldwin County through original, never-before-published photographs and short written descriptions adding facts and knowledge to the pictures. Her co-author,  Harriet B. Outlaw, is a local historian. Behind the scenes was the tireless work of the Daphne Museum’s historian, Al Guarisco, who has been collecting photographs of Daphne and surroundings for many years in hopes that a book could be built upon this work.

One of the purposes of the Daphne Museum is to educate the public about the history of Daphne and its surroundings: with the publishing of Images of America’s, Daphne, the task just became easier.

The Old Methodist Church Museum of Daphne (and Cemetery) is admission free, located at 405 Dryer Ave., six blocks south of Main Street, open year-round Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. and at other times by appointment. Call 904-315-2782 to schedule a group visit. For more information visit its website: www.daphnemuseumalabama.com or find it on Facebook: Daphne Museum. Parking on the spot.