On Thursday, Oct. 16, Discovery Park of America recognized employees who have celebrated five- and ten-year anniversaries with the museum and heritage park.

All 10-year honorees received a solid-brass, early Victorian-style telescope, and 5-year honorees received a solid-brass compass in a hand-made wooden box featuring an inlaid compass rose.

Chris Armstrong, David Blincoe, Diane Forrest and Zach Rea have been with Discovery Park for ten years, while Michael Larkin marked five years. The group gathered with members of the leadership team at Blake’s at Southern Milling in Martin to celebrate their dedication and contributions to Discovery Park’s mission to inspire children and adults to see beyond.

Pictured front (left to right): Zach Rea, Diane Forrest, Michael Larkin. Back (left to right): Chris Armstrong, David Blincoe.