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Lancaster Museum unveils 'Name Our Skeleton' contest as part of fundraising effort

Everyone who donates $1 can vote on a name for the 19th-century skeleton located in the lobby of the Lancaster Medical Heritage Museum.
Credit: Lancaster Medical Heritage Museum

LANCASTER, Pa. — Just in time for Halloween, a Lancaster County museum is holding a "Name Our Skeleton" contest.

The contest is part of a fundraising effort for the Lancaster Medical Heritage Museum, which was formerly on Lime Street in the city, but is in the process of moving to a new location at Burle Business Park, 1004 New Holland Ave.

The 19th-century skeleton is located in the museum lobby.

The contest to rename it runs from Wednesday through Halloween. 

Those who donate $1 to the museum get to vote on their favorite name out of five nominations. Each $1 donation gives the donor a chance to choose.

All donations benefit the museum, a 501(c)3 non-profit charity.

Donations are tax-deductible.

The nominations for the skeleton's new name are:

  1. Apollo
  2. Bonaparte
  3. Imhotep
  4. Bones (for the Trek fans out there)
  5. Rocky

To donate and vote, visit www.givebutter.com/skull or text your choice to 53555.

Credit: Lancaster Medical Heritage Museum

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