HURON, OH 1809-2009
the lake, the river, the land, the life
Huron is proud to celebrate its past 200 years and looks forward to an eventful year to mark the occasion. A Planning Committee has been working to make 2009 a memorable year so that all citizens of and visitors to the City of Huron will long remember and cherish our proud history on this Great Lake Place.
We are in great need of volunteers to make this year’s events successful. Look over the list of tentatively planned activities, and the tentative schedule. and if you see something that catches your fancy and you would like to help, please email us here to get started. You may involve your family, civic group, neighborhood, or other circle of friends as we all work together to make this the biggest Huron Celebration ever!
Bicentennial News & events
AMAZING RACE & SCAVENGER HUNT!
Congratulations to the winners of the Amazing Race & Scavenger Hunt!!!!
#1 Amie Swope and Patricia Graves, team Athena
#2 Julie Spitzley and Tim Dreffer, team Dreffer-Spitzley
#3 Elaine McNulty and Elaine Tomczyk, team E Squared
#4 Jim and Karen Lamb, team The Lambs
#5 Pati Taylor and Judy Carter, team Oklahoma
URBAN RENEWAL DOCUMENTARY
August 13, 2009
Huron Historical Society will present a documentary on Huron's Urban Renewal Project that took place in the late 1960's. The documentary is the third installment of the Not To Be Forgotten Times series. The program will begin at 7:00 pm on Thursday evening at McCormick Middle School.
It's a Year Long
Celebration in 2009!
ARTirondack
Click here for the virtual tour compliments of Paul Mize & www.picturethisvirtualtour.com
Birthday Bash
See how our Birthday Bash went - click here!
Garden Tour Follow Up & Recipes
What a BEAUTIFUL day & a FANTASTIC turn out it was! Many thanks to the Huron Historical Society, the homeowners, Mother Nature, and all of the people who volunteered their time in pulling together a beautiful 2009 Red, White & Bloomin' Garden Tour! Several requests have been made for the delicious recipes that were shared the morning of the Tour. Click here if you would like a copy of the Lemon Drizzle Cake or the Walnut Ricotta Cake. Enjoy! Click here for photos of the Huron Garden Club Flower Show.
The First Families of Huron
During this Bicentennial, The Huron Historical Society will assist families with deep Huron roots and help you search for your family tree back to the ancestors of Huron. We are located in the lower level of the Huron Public Library, and are open Fridays from 1 to 3 pm. Or call us 419-433-5009 ext. 243 for an appointment. For more information click here.
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