We have broken even on the book sales.
Richard Dressman visited here from Piqua recently in search of genealogy information. He and Gary Daniel visited the museum.
In March it will be 100 years since the catastrophic flood. I would like to do something on it. I'm not sure what yet. We have photos but you may have some that we don't. I know none of you remember it but maybe your parents or grandparents were here and told you stories. Let me know if you have any to relate.
The Minster museum will be doing their display this year on the 4th Street businesses. If you have anything to loan contact Mary Oldiges at 419-628-4600 or moldiges@hotmail.com. They always put on a good show and will always get your donations back to you.
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Monday, December 17, 2012
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Update on the book
The price is $35.00 plus $2.45 tax. Total is $37.45.
If you need to have one shipped, postage is $6.00.
A check should be made out to "Ft. Loramie Historical Association".
The address is P.O. Box 276, Ft. Loramie OH 45845.
Books can be picked up at The Silver Cross when it is open or contact Jim and Jean Rosengarten at 937-295-3998.
If you need to have one shipped, postage is $6.00.
A check should be made out to "Ft. Loramie Historical Association".
The address is P.O. Box 276, Ft. Loramie OH 45845.
Books can be picked up at The Silver Cross when it is open or contact Jim and Jean Rosengarten at 937-295-3998.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Newsletter
The new history book, "Ft. Loramie, Main St. and Beyond" has arrived. You can pick them up this Sunday at the museum. Price is $35 plus $2.45 tax.
The Wilderness Trail Museum will be open this Sunday the 9th from 1-4. Hors d'oeuvres will be served and as usual a miniature train will be set up in the music room. Come and see the Christmas decorations while they are still up. There will also be events in the Legion and St. Michael's Hall.
There will be no meeting of the Historical Association in December.
For those of you who haven't seen them Jim Rosengarten put some photos that he took at the dinners on Facebook.
Don't forget to support your museum. Donations are still deductible if you itemize your 2012 income tax.
The Wilderness Trail Museum will be open this Sunday the 9th from 1-4. Hors d'oeuvres will be served and as usual a miniature train will be set up in the music room. Come and see the Christmas decorations while they are still up. There will also be events in the Legion and St. Michael's Hall.
There will be no meeting of the Historical Association in December.
For those of you who haven't seen them Jim Rosengarten put some photos that he took at the dinners on Facebook.
Don't forget to support your museum. Donations are still deductible if you itemize your 2012 income tax.
Christmas Dinners
The 39th year of the Christmas dinners was a huge success and over 400 visitors enjoyed our hospitality. I think it's important to acknowledge those who contribute to our only money-making event. It takes a lot of people to make it work.
A major player is Dorothy Quinlin who not only takes the reservations and arranges the seating but also helps with the decorating and in the kitchen, and handles the money and the bookkeeping. And she does it all with grace especially when she has to rearrange things to find room for an extra person at the last minute.
Rosemary Brussell handles the huge job of buying the food and running the kitchen. Tom Busse sets up the tables and ensures that we have enough dishes and silverware that match and makes sure everything is set up in the right rooms and in the right way. Alice Barhorst is all over the place helping with decorating, running things upstairs and gathering the group of ladies that come in mornings to set the tables. Karen Anthony runs the kitchen upstairs. Sheila Quinlin and helpers created all the centerpieces. Jean Rosengarten, in spite of working full time, made the appetisers and helped out in the kitchens. Larry Warren, Eileen Boeckman and Beth Holthaus are responsible for most of the decorating. Don Gusching steps in and quietly helps out wherever he can.
And we need to thank everyone who helped with the decorating, the boys and girls who give up a bit of their busy lives to help, the army of people who work in the kitchens and especially those who wash the dishes, a job nobody likes doing. It takes a real hero to do it for others. Thank you to everyone for supporting your museum.
A major player is Dorothy Quinlin who not only takes the reservations and arranges the seating but also helps with the decorating and in the kitchen, and handles the money and the bookkeeping. And she does it all with grace especially when she has to rearrange things to find room for an extra person at the last minute.
Rosemary Brussell handles the huge job of buying the food and running the kitchen. Tom Busse sets up the tables and ensures that we have enough dishes and silverware that match and makes sure everything is set up in the right rooms and in the right way. Alice Barhorst is all over the place helping with decorating, running things upstairs and gathering the group of ladies that come in mornings to set the tables. Karen Anthony runs the kitchen upstairs. Sheila Quinlin and helpers created all the centerpieces. Jean Rosengarten, in spite of working full time, made the appetisers and helped out in the kitchens. Larry Warren, Eileen Boeckman and Beth Holthaus are responsible for most of the decorating. Don Gusching steps in and quietly helps out wherever he can.
And we need to thank everyone who helped with the decorating, the boys and girls who give up a bit of their busy lives to help, the army of people who work in the kitchens and especially those who wash the dishes, a job nobody likes doing. It takes a real hero to do it for others. Thank you to everyone for supporting your museum.
Friday, November 16, 2012
The new history book
The new history book, "Ft. Loramie, Main Street and Beyond", will be delivered December 21st. It's cutting it close for Christmas gifts and we won't be able to mail any before the holiday but they will be available for pickup at the Silver Cross and the museum in Ft. Loramie. Order from Ann Stidd, 937-295-2040 or Jim Rosengarten, 937-295-3998. The book is hardback, has 268 pages and will cost $35.00. A check should be made out to the Ft. Loramie Historical Association. Amount for postage will be determined later.
The book is being published in commemoration of the 175th anniversary of the Village of Ft. Loramie and covers the early frontier, immigrants, religious heritage, businesses, organizations, schools and memories.
Ann Stidd is a major hero in this project. She did all the organizing and she and Laura Paulus did the proof reading. It was a major job that wouldn't have happened without them.
The book is being published in commemoration of the 175th anniversary of the Village of Ft. Loramie and covers the early frontier, immigrants, religious heritage, businesses, organizations, schools and memories.
Ann Stidd is a major hero in this project. She did all the organizing and she and Laura Paulus did the proof reading. It was a major job that wouldn't have happened without them.
Newsletter
There are still a few places left on Thursday and Sunday for the Christmas dinners. Call Dorothy Quinlin at 937-295-2659. A drop-off zone will be established at the Main St. door so you can stop and let passengers off.
Our books make great Christmas gifts. Click on the books-for-sale tab at the top of the blog. If you want more information about any of the books email me at catw43@gmail.com.
Support your museum. Our building is in constant need of maintenance. Taxes will probably be going up next year. Anything you donate this year is still tax deductible. Walmart employees can sign up for a program and the company will donate money to non-profits. Kroger customers reward program will also donate. Contact Jim Rosengarten for particulars.
Minster Historical Society is looking for artifacts and history of all the past businesses located on 4th St. in Minster. Starting in January they would like to borrow your photos and artifacts for their 2013 exhibit. Call Mary Oldiges at 419-628-3164 or the museum at 419-628-4600.
Our books make great Christmas gifts. Click on the books-for-sale tab at the top of the blog. If you want more information about any of the books email me at catw43@gmail.com.
Support your museum. Our building is in constant need of maintenance. Taxes will probably be going up next year. Anything you donate this year is still tax deductible. Walmart employees can sign up for a program and the company will donate money to non-profits. Kroger customers reward program will also donate. Contact Jim Rosengarten for particulars.
Minster Historical Society is looking for artifacts and history of all the past businesses located on 4th St. in Minster. Starting in January they would like to borrow your photos and artifacts for their 2013 exhibit. Call Mary Oldiges at 419-628-3164 or the museum at 419-628-4600.
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