Kelly Klobucher | Museum Executive | Cultural Tourism Strategist | Non-Profit Leader

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Pixie is enjoying this snow day. If anyone needs me, I will be sitting here with a cat on my lap until its time for either her windowsill nap, or upstairs nap. Both are typically scheduled activities which may or may not be affected by weather closures. #TuxedoCatsOfInstagram #PixieIsTheBoss After the rain. The Backyard Tourist 2.0: Here I Go Again Route 66-Pontiac, IL Presidents Day post: I visited the site of the President Obama Center, opening in June 2026. I am impressed with the thoughtful design, architecture, landscapes, and switch in narrative from a traditional Presidential Library. Read more on my Backyard Tourist Blog. A Valentine to Museum Docents I had a quick trip to Indiana last weekend to see some friends and historic sites. #HistoryNerd #MuseumChic #MuseumGeek #MuseumFan Discover Pontiac’s Hidden Gem: Livingston County War Museum I had a meeting near the Obama Presidential Center today. Very meaningfully designed. Stay tuned for a blog with a more detailed description.