Barton County Historical Society is one of more than 1,800 museums across America to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and the Department of Defense.The program runs through Labor Day. The complete list of participating museums is available at www.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums. “The historical society is pleased to show appreciation for military families serving our country, and in a small way honoring all those who serve,” said Beverly Komarek, executive director of the Historical Society.“Blue Star Museums is a collaboration between the arts and military communities,” said NEA Acting Chairman Joan Shigekawa.