TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI)—A long-awaited museum in Terre Haute has a grand opening date set, and a special guest will attend the event.
The Larry Bird Museum at the Terre Haute Convention Center will open on May 30 for VIPS and the public on May 31.
Organizers will hold a downtown event on May 30, including a Hoops Fest and a street fair. There will also be live music, food and family activities. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 10:30.
Local leaders say the man himself, Larry Bird, will be there for the museum’s opening.
The NBA legend said this is a very great opportunity and it’s a long awaited project, now we are happy one of our best and a great legend “Larry Bird” has done a wonderful job by setting up a good museums. This will give the young basketballers an insight to work great towards their carriers and goals in life