On this episode of ThriveIN, Alex sits down with Teresa Galley, Executive Director of the Wabash County Museum, to explore a journey that turned into a calling.

From her early days on the Southwood High School Speech Team, serving as an educational outreach program director, to leading the way in museum operations, Teresa’s heart for Wabash County shines brilliantly. She shares how she stepped into the museum world and never looked back. What began as an opportunity quickly became a passion rooted in storytelling, preservation, and community connection.

Under her leadership, the museum continues to honor the vision set forth by Wabash County’s legacy builders while boldly evolving into a dynamic, interactive space. This conversation dives into how the museum is more than a place to reflect on the past; it’s an experience designed to engage visitors of all ages, spark curiosity, and inspire stewardship for the future.

Teresa highlights how history isn’t just something we look back on, it’s something we actively shape together.

Listen in to discover how preserving the past can powerfully shape what comes next.

Resources:

Wabash County Museum: https://www.wabashmuseum.org/

Research: https://www.wabashmuseum.org/collections

Teresa Galley: tgalley@wabashmuseum.org

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A heartfelt thank-you to our community partners—The City of Wabash, Bowen Health, Sandra Kunkel Trust, Mark & Amy Ford, PaperWorks Industries, the Community Foundation of Wabash County, and Visit Wabash County—for helping bring this podcast to life. This podcast is produced in partnership with Destination Wabash County.

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