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Local teens and Hayes Presidential museum staff team up for new exhibits
The Hayes Presidential Library and the Teen Museum Council opened their new exhibit Thursday. The council joined the Fremont chapter of the NAACP to open the exhibit for the Juneteenth federal holiday.
Juneteenth events took place over the past weekend at the Hayes Presidential and the Teen Museum Council students shared their projects.
Teen Museum Council is a new program at Hayes Presidential that invites students from area high schools to meet monthly and learn about the museum field.
Kale John, 16, and Micah Wonderly, 16, both are juniors at Oak Harbor High School, created an exhibit, with a hands-on component, about the music and instruments of the Civil War. They chose the subject matter because they are both band students. Kale is a percussionist and Micah plays saxophone.
Both Kale and Micah were surprised to learn how young many of the soldiers were.
“It says right here,” Kale said, pointing to one of the displays they created, “most of them were 12 to 16-years-old.”
“It is very interesting, boys younger than we are, they were doing this, fighting the war and playing instruments walking into battle,” Micah added.
Read about the other exhibits students created and see the photos. These kids all have a love of history, and promising careers with museums, should they choose that route.
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ARRRGH! Pirate and donut mile runs, plenty to do
Have you ever thought that some of those runners need to eat a sandwich? This time they will be eating donuts, and the snack is part of the race. The Gibsonburg Donut Mile is among several fun events taking place this weekend.
Gibsonburg Homecoming Festival
The Gibsonburg Donut Mile featuring Ideal Bakery Donuts returns Friday in Williams Park as part of the annual Homecoming Festival.
Friday, at 6 p.m., participants will eat a donut, run a lap, eat a donut, run and lap, eat a donut and run a lap. Awards will follow and special awards will be presented for best Donut Costumes. It's hosted by Ideal Bakery.
The festival begins Wednesday, June 26 and continues through Saturday, June 29 and will feature carnival rides, games, vendors, food, a beer tents, nightly live entertainment and a Sprint Car parade. A live fireworks show is slated for 10 p.m. Saturday.
Pyrate Fest XVI ☠
☠Arrrrrgh, mateys! Set sail for adventure at Put-in-Bay with Pyrate Fest XVI, happening from June 28th to 30th. The annual pirate-themed extravaganza promises a weekend filled with daring escapades and family fun. 🏴☠
The weekend features live cannon firings, historical reenactments, a Pyrate encampment and marketplace, kids' activities and the Pyrate pub crawl with specials for pirate costumes.
Riverfront Live Port Clinton concert series
Riverfront Live is a summer concert series celebrating its 10th anniversary. The event takes place Fridays through the end of August from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Performers set up in the Port Clinton Entertainment District in front of the stage.
This Friday evening, the Ottawa County Blue Grass Band will pull out their instruments. The band has been playing together since the late 90's. They play fairs, festivals and other venues in the Ohio, Michigan and Indiana, bringing their own brand of bluegrass music and making new fans and friends wherever they go.
More music will hit the stage later in the evening.
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