A Wonderful Ride
Because of this, in 2009, Roy Rogers Jr. penned a letter to museum visitors. “It is you, the supporters, and our Board of Directors who have supported our family museum running for over 42 years. It’s been a fantastic ride,” he wrote. “After millions of visits and endless tales about what Roy and Dale did to you, the Board of Directors has decided to shutter the museum at the end of 2009.”
Not An Easy Decision
“This was not a straightforward choice to make. As you would expect, we’ve all dealt with a variety of emotional and financial issues,” Rogers Jr.said. “The move to shutter the Museum came after two years of consistent attendance. A number of variables influenced our decision.”