2008
June 10 - June 17: Prairie Girl at Heart Summer Camp
Join historian Trini Wenninger for a variety of activities and crafts inspired by the Prairie Girl's Guide to Life. For ages 9-12. Tuesdays: June 10-June 17, Thursday: June 12, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
$15 fee. Limited space, reservations: 419-882-4944. Reading Railroad,
Sylvania.
June 21: Farmer Boy 75th Anniversary
Trini Wenninger will be signing books at the 75th Anniversary of the publication of Farmer Boy on Saturday, June 21, at the Wilder Homestead in New York.
July 12: Walking Tour of Historic Association Cemetery
Join Toledo historian Fred Folger and the Sylvania Area Historical
Society for a fascinating stroll through Association Cemetery in
Sylvania and learn the history of this special place. Costumed
interpreters will bring local history to life by portraying citizens
who are buried there. Free event. Meet at Association Cemetery on
Convent Boulevard. Saturday, July 12, 2008, 7 PM. Heavy rain cancels.
For more information visit www.SylvaniaHistory.org
August 2: Walking TOur of Historic Downtown Sylvania
Join
the Sylvania Area Historical Society for a walking tour of downtown
Sylvania. Costumed interpreters will bring history to life by
sharing the history of the buildings and telling stories of fascinating
people who made colorful contributions to area history. Free event.
Meet at Chandler's Cafe on Main Street. Saturday, August 2, 2008, 7
PM. Heavy rain cancels. For more information visit
www.SylvaniaHistory.org
Snippets from letters
received...
"I heard overwhelming
feedback from the teachers and the 4th graders. You have a way
of presenting history in a really interesting light... thank
you for your generous gift of time and talent."
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An antique dress and two of my replica dresses on display at the Sylvania Heritage Center museum. |
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