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Two-day re-enactment & exhibit mark Civil War 150th
In commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, the Hayes Presidential Center is offering an opportunity to learn more about the war by experiencing it.
The annual Hayes Civil War Re-enactment, which will be held Oct. 1 and 2, brings together hundreds of costumed re-enactors for a two-day living history event. The grounds of Spiegel Grove will serve as a campsite for both Union and Confederate armies and provides the staging area for three recreations of the Battle of Fisher’s Hill. The re-enactment takes place 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
Event admission is $4 for adults and $2 for children 6 to 12. Visitors wishing to tour the Hayes Home and Hayes Museum can take advantage of Re-enactment discount prices of $4 per building for adults and $2 per building for children ages 6 to 12.
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The Haye's Presidential Center will present an opportunity to learn
more about the civil war. (Photo courtesy of the Sandusky County
Convention and Visitors Bureau) |
The Hayes Museum admission ticket includes entry to the exclusive exhibit Civil War: Battlefield & Homefront. Using personal letters, artifacts, and photographs of Northern Ohio residents, the exhibit tells the stories of not only those who were on the battlefield, but also those who remained on the homefront. Many items included in the exhibit never have been on display. They are on loan from the L.M. Strayer Collection. Mr. Strayer will be on hand 1 to 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, to discuss his collection.
Re-enactments will be held at noon and 3 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. On Sunday, Brigadier Alton G. Berry of the 88th Regional Support Command leads a presidential memorial service at the burial site of President Rutherford B. Hayes.
During the Hayes Civil War Re-enactment no parking is permitted on the grounds of the Hayes Presidential Center. A free handicap-accessible shuttle service is provided to ferry visitors from three designated parking areas at Memorial Hospital (off Third Avenue), Croghan Colonial Bank (corner of Arch & Croghan streets) and Hayes Elementary School (916 Hayes Avenue).
For more information, call 800-998-PRES. The Hayes Presidential Center is located at the corner of Hayes and Buckland avenues, Fremont. Visit www.rbhayes.org for a complete list of year-round special events.
Sneeek PeeeK at Trick or Treat
Pemberville will offer a “A Sneeek PeeeK at Trick or Treat!” Oct. 8 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The event, sponsored by the Pemberville Freedom Area Historical Society, among others, will include a Porch Tour of five homes.
Visitors can “sit for a spell” or just enjoy the music “floating” from the newly haunted Pember-Furry House. While visiting the oldest home in town, revisit a favorite childhood story in the bedroom and visit the Bride and Groom’s wedding reception in the kitchen.
Venture back to the completely decorated old school house for some tales of old, but beware – don’t make the Mad Scientist too angry or you may find yourself in the middle of a bizarre experiment. The balloon artist will be on hand to twist some fun; watch out for the jugglers on their unicycles and be prepared for magic by Brandon Coleman.
There will also be games and plenty of treats including witch’s fingers or devil’s brew. Is anything more fun at a party than games, especially when everyone is a winner?
The most exciting event of all promises to be the “You Are So Bootiful” children’s costume parade and contest, open to all the revelers aged birth to 12 years or sixth grade. Cash prizes of $50 will be awarded for best costume in three age categories. Entrants should line up promptly at 5:30 p.m. at the fire hall.
The purchase of a $5 wristband entitles each child to participate in all activities (under age 3 is free). One accompanying adult per child is free and a single pass is $3.
Spooktacular fun!
Walbridge-Fest Inc. will present the 15th Annual Spooktacular Fall Festival Oct. 7 and 8 at Loop Park.
Festivities will run from 5 p.m. to midnight Friday night and will resume Saturday at 1 p.m. The spooktacular fun will include a haunted shelter house, carnival rides and a craft and flea market.
The schedule includes:
Friday: 5-9 p.m.: Craft and flea market, carnival rides, food.
6-11 p.m.: Haunted Shelter House.
9-11 p.m.: Bonfire with s’mores.
Saturday:
1 p.m.: “Scary Animals” presented by the Toledo Zoo; “Howl at the Moon” by Toledo Area Humane Society; Pumpkin-Decorating & Coloring Contest; Car Show registration.
2-5 p.m.: Bluegrass music by “Bridge County Bluegrass” and Scary Stories presented by the Walbridge Library.
3-4 p.m.: Cut Out Stories by Linda Eye.
4-7 p.m. Show & Glow Car Show; Haunted Shelter opens.
5 p.m.: Magic show by Michael the Magnificent.
6 p.m. Howlin’ Pet Costume Contest.
6:30 p.m.: Children’s Costume Contest.
7 p.m.: Car Show awards.
7:30 p.m.: Light the Night Parade.
8 p.m.: Tombstone Trick or Treat Trail.
Black Swamp Festival
Get a glimpse into life in the Great Black Swamp that once covered much of NW Ohio at the Black Swamp Festival Oct. 2 from 1 to 5 at Pearson Metropark in Oregon. Activities planned at the Packer-Hammersmith Center and Johlin Cabin.
The festival will include historical demonstrations, entertainment, nature walks and children’s activities. Family-friendly activities will include clay play, “spideriffic” crafts and games, basket weaving and quilting. Refreshments will be available for a nominal fee.
The Packer-Hammersmith Center is located in the center of Pearson. (Use the main entrance at Lallendorf and Navarre Avenue). The Johlin Cabin is located at a separate entrance off Seaman Road, near Wynn Road.
Cancer Connection Art Auction
Cancer Connection of Northwest Ohio will host its third annual Allison’s Art Auction Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Ward Pavilion at Wildwood Preserve Metropark in Toledo.
The event features art of all mediums for bid. Money raised will be used to fund services provided by Cancer Connection, including the Hand-in-Hand program, which provides personal, hands-on support for cancer patients and their families. The program includes phone calls, home visits and accompaniment to medical appointments.
The auction is held in honor of Allison Badgely, a former Cancer Connection board member who lost her battle with ovarian cancer in 2010. Allison was a certified art teacher with a master’s degree in fine arts, and the owner of Allison’s Art Room in Perrysburg. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Allison’s children.
Admission to Allison’s Art Auction is free. Donations will be accepted. Cancer Connection is accepting art donations of all types for auction through Oct. 7.
For more information, visit www.cancerconnectionofnorthwestohio.org.
Patriotic Concert
An All-American Patriotic Concert will be presented Oct. 9 at 2:30 p.m. in the Fine & Performing Arts Center Theater at Owens Community College in Perrysburg Township.
The concert, which is free, will feature the Owens Community College Concert Band presenting music by American composers including folk melodies, patriotic songs and Broadway show tunes. Soloist will be Genoa native Dr. Lynda Dunn on the piano, performing Richard Rodgers’ “Slaughter On Tenth Avenue” with the Owens band.
Veterans and present members of the military will be recognized during the program and American Legion Post 324 Color Guard of Genoa will post the Colors at the beginning of the program.
The concert will last one hour, without intermission, and refreshments will be served in the lobby following the program. Email
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for further information.
Family Fun Fair
The Ottawa County Family Fun Fair will be held Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Genoa High School cafeteria.
Celebrate the early learning years of children ages birth to 8 years old with activities for the children as well as information for families.
The event will include activities for children birth through age 8, information for families, refreshments, drawings and more.
For more information, contact Emily Fausnaugh at 419-898-3688 ext. 211.
Swing your partner…
Buckeye Squares Dance Club in Elmore is forming new classes of Western Style Square Dance lessons beginning Oct. 2.
The first lesson, which will be offered free, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, corner SR 20 and SR 163, Stony Ridge.
If enough students register, a new class consisting of approximately 19 more lessons will start Oct. 9. For more information, call 419-836-7383.
TMA Launches Free Mobile App
The Toledo Museum of Art has launched a new smartphone app that provides Museum information and an in-depth look at TMA’s sculpture garden, at the touch of a button.
The free app for iPhone and Droid allows people to stay up-to-date on what is happening at the Museum with quick and easy access to the events calendar, visitor information and the latest TMA news.
The Museum’s first mobile device app is sponsored by Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick and Madhouse Creative.
Library’s Most Requested
The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library’s most-requested list includes:
• The Help, by Kathryn Stockett.
• A Stolen Life: A Memoir, by Jaycee Dugard
• Kill Me If You Can, by James Patterson; Author Marshall Karp
• The Best of Me, by Nicholas Sparks
• Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back, by Todd Burpo
• The Christmas Wedding, by James Patterson; Author Richard DiLallo
• The Affair: A Reacher Novel, by Lee Child
• 1225 Christmas Tree Lane, by Debbie Macomber
• Bossypants, by Tina Fey
• Kill Alex Cross, by James Patterson
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