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 Art and Music on the Prairie
The opening event on Friday September 2nd, “Art and Music on the
Prairie” and will take place 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. It promises to be a
relaxing combination of art, music and food. As it is the beginning
of the Labor Day Weekend, a more casual dress and interesting topic
of “Original Art” will be presented in an art walk style, involving
three of the shops, with popular artists Lette Marseille, Felicia
Olin and others, with a short talk on the value of original art,
combined with live music, and freshly prepared hors d'oeuvres.
Advanced reservations are recommended by calling 217 947 2238 and
include a price discount, plus additional discounts for students
with valid I.D. The deadline for advance reservations is August 26.
Tickets will also be available at the door.
Additional information about the event will be on the website with
reservations forms that can be downloaded.
www.elkharthistoricalsociety.org
The Underground Railroad
The dinner lecture for Friday October 7, will be on The Underground
Railroad, featuring Nancy Saul who has done extensive research on
it. Saul has also done a fascinating talk on controversial subject
of the use of quilts as a type of message system during the days of
the Underground Railroad, but that will be a future topic.
Additional information and the reservation form and menu will be on
the website in September.
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The perils of traveling in an 1800’s winter
Friday November 4, will offer “The Perils of Traveling in an 1800’s Winter”,
presented by Karl Luthin, DVM.
Besides having a busy equine veterinarian practice, Luthin also owns KEL Equine
productions and has been involved in various productions, sometimes as a
reenactor, sometimes providing props, set dressings, and horses for the motion
picture , as well as advisor on accuracy of the equipment for the time period.
Some of the productions he has been involved in are, “Gods and Generals”,
“Glory”, The “John Adams” miniseries, and “Gettysburg”. Most recently providing
a tremendous amount of equipment as well as the horse Daniel Day Lewis rode in,
“Lincoln”.
Reservation forms and more information will be on the website the first part of
October.
[J. Rob Wilson]
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