Sunday, August 7, 2016
Saturday, November 5, 9:00-4:00 - Wabash 1791 Symposium
Registration Form now available! Registration deadline October 1. Registration limited to 40 attendees.
Mural Updates!
A Mural Update from Museum Director Nancy Knapke's August Newsletter.
1. The Jubilee Mural - Complete! Committee is pleased! Lots of great comments!
Thanks Tom Sanderell!
2. The Postage Stamp Murals - Artist, Dan Keyes is working on the background above/around!
Thanks Anonymous Donor - you know who you are!
3. The Welcome Mural - Completed! By local talent - Angi Clark. Great Greeting for Visitors! Bruce Scott of Fort Electric will soon be getting night-light on it.
Thanks First Financial for making that illumination possible! Thanks Ed Kaiser Family (Bob, Peg, Jerry, Chuck) for funding mural materials and artist.
4. The Battle Murals - Dan Keyes' next mural project - on the side of Second National Bank. Project will be the focus late summer/this fall as weather allows! This one is a big, big project, so don't expect completion until 2017. Quality work takes quality time!
Thank you Second National for the wonderful "new" wall and to Tom Sanderell again for funding!
1. The Jubilee Mural - Complete! Committee is pleased! Lots of great comments!
Thanks Tom Sanderell!
2. The Postage Stamp Murals - Artist, Dan Keyes is working on the background above/around!
Thanks Anonymous Donor - you know who you are!
3. The Welcome Mural - Completed! By local talent - Angi Clark. Great Greeting for Visitors! Bruce Scott of Fort Electric will soon be getting night-light on it.
Thanks First Financial for making that illumination possible! Thanks Ed Kaiser Family (Bob, Peg, Jerry, Chuck) for funding mural materials and artist.
4. The Battle Murals - Dan Keyes' next mural project - on the side of Second National Bank. Project will be the focus late summer/this fall as weather allows! This one is a big, big project, so don't expect completion until 2017. Quality work takes quality time!
Thank you Second National for the wonderful "new" wall and to Tom Sanderell again for funding!
Saturday, August 6, 2016
Monument Renovation!
Renovation work started on the monument in mid August 2016 with bids accepted and actual work starting in late August. It is expected that the work will be completed by mid October 2016.
Update from October 2016 Museum Newsletter:
For photos of the original monument construction, see this Photo Collection and Comments from James Wagner.
Update from October 2016 Museum Newsletter:
The monument
restoration is nearly complete and will be all set for another 100 years.
Thanks to Beth McFarlane from OHC who has been to Fort Recovery at least every
other week to track progress and solve/answer questions. The drainage system is
the object of repair at the moment. Lighting the monument was one of the
original objectives but the money allocated from the Ohio budget may not be
sufficient for the entire cost, so it could not be done. We are looking at the
possibility of our museum budget "helping out" with that. It sure
would be nice to get it ALL done while the renovation project is underway. And
for years our local historical society has talked about the asset of
"lighting" the monument. How beautiful would that be at night. And an
honor for those soldiers who gave their lives!
Update from September 2016 Museum Newsletter:
Brian Brothers Painting and Restoration of Piqua was awarded $125,639 for the monument repair project which includes fixing cracks and replacing chips, fixing drainage issues and cleaning this beautiful memorial. The restoration also will fix the wear and tear issues from the freezing and thawing that have taken place over the last 103 years. Drainage problems will be addressed that may have caused some of the interior problems. Interestingly, the burial of the soldiers’ remains in a crypt in the base of the monument caused some early-on issues. Special equipment, including radar, had to be used to certify the exact location of the remains before drilling and drainage issues could be addressed. Imagine that! After 225 years, the effects of that battle still impact our actions! Thanks to Beth McFarlane of OHC for overseeing the decision-making and doing the on-site observations. Mid October is the target finish date! In the meantime, visitors can still enjoy its beauty and significance.
The monument was inspected in October 2015 with a 105 foot boom and an internal camera in preparation for renovation. The extensive investigation resulted in more work than initially expected and the renovation has been postponed to 2016 after the Quasquibicentennial Celebration. The Ohio History Connection has set aside $125,000 in capital improvement funds for this project. Read more about it in this Daily Standard article from February 27, 2015.
Update from September 2016 Museum Newsletter:
Brian Brothers Painting and Restoration of Piqua was awarded $125,639 for the monument repair project which includes fixing cracks and replacing chips, fixing drainage issues and cleaning this beautiful memorial. The restoration also will fix the wear and tear issues from the freezing and thawing that have taken place over the last 103 years. Drainage problems will be addressed that may have caused some of the interior problems. Interestingly, the burial of the soldiers’ remains in a crypt in the base of the monument caused some early-on issues. Special equipment, including radar, had to be used to certify the exact location of the remains before drilling and drainage issues could be addressed. Imagine that! After 225 years, the effects of that battle still impact our actions! Thanks to Beth McFarlane of OHC for overseeing the decision-making and doing the on-site observations. Mid October is the target finish date! In the meantime, visitors can still enjoy its beauty and significance.
The monument was inspected in October 2015 with a 105 foot boom and an internal camera in preparation for renovation. The extensive investigation resulted in more work than initially expected and the renovation has been postponed to 2016 after the Quasquibicentennial Celebration. The Ohio History Connection has set aside $125,000 in capital improvement funds for this project. Read more about it in this Daily Standard article from February 27, 2015.
For photos of the original monument construction, see this Photo Collection and Comments from James Wagner.
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| Photo by Mark Pummell, The Daily Standard
Fort Recovery Monument Park In 1908, President William Howard Taft signed a bill that allowed for the building of a monument in Fort Recovery. The monument was built in 1912 and dedicated on July 1, 1913. The obelisk stands at 101', 4" tall. It weighs approximately 800 tons and cost $23,700 to build. The nine foot statue depicts a frontiersman facing west and looking out at the beautiful land into which he triumphed. Underneath the base of the monument are the remains of those people killed under the commands of Arthur St. Clair and Anthony Wayne. 32 medallions surround the base of the monument, each inscribed with the name of an officer killed in battle here. Four bronze plaques also surround the base of the monument. Each Memorial Day weekend, over 900 crosses are placed in Monument Park in remembrance of the fallen soldiers. The park is located at the corner of OH-49 and OH-119.
Click below for various media coverage of the Monument 100th Anniversary Re-dedication in May 2013. Photo Collection and Comments of James Wagner
These Prezis were created at Fort Recovery Local Schools, in the 7th Grade Tech Citizenship class taught by District Technology Facilitator and Teacher, Cindy Moorman.These three Prezis by Will, Samantha, and Bridget were chosen among the best of the many done by the students.
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Wednesday, July 6, 2016
Saturday, July 9 - St. Clair Run/Walk, Mercer Health 5K Challenge
The St. Clair 5K Walk/Run will take place on Saturday, July 9th at 8:30 AM. We'd love the community to join us! The race starts at the Fort Recovery State Museum with the blast of the cannon. The 3.1 mile course goes past the new mural, Monument Park and through the community. After the race participants get fruit, yogurt and water and then door prizes are drawn and awards are given at the amphitheater. There age group awards and 5 medals in the 14 and under age group! Cost is $20 for shirt/race combo, $12 pre-register for race only and $10 for kids 10 and under with no shirt. Race day cost is $15. Shirts are available by pre-order only so get your registration in early if you'd like a St. Clair 5K shirt. You can download a registration form here www.mercerhealth5kchallenge.com or online registration is here: www.runsignup.com ; We hope to see YOU at the starting line on July 9th!
Sunday, July 17, 3:00. Fort Recovery Museum Presents William Iseminger, "Cahokia - A City from History!" (Held at Nazarene Center, 401 E Boundary St, Fort Recovery)
William Iseminger - Author, Archaeologist, and Site Manager of Cahokia Mounds will be the featured speaker for the Fort Recovery Museum on Sunday, July 17 at 3:00. Iseminger will present " Cahokia, America's First City!" (The presentation is free and open to the public.)
The remains of the most sophisticated prehistoric native civilization north of Mexico are preserved at Cahokia Mounds of Collinsville, Illinois. At 2,200 acres, Cahokia was one of the greatest cities of the world - larger than London in 1250! The Mississippians who lived there were accomplished builders, erecting structures from homes to monumental public works that have kept their grandeur for centuries. Iseminger will detail their culture, government, religion, etc. These residents of the Mississippi flood plain, known as the American Bottom, were a highly developed civilization that survived and prospered for 900 years! (Cahokia books will be available for purchase/signing.)
Part of the Fort Recovery Museum Speaker Series, this presentation will be held at the Nazarene Center, 401 E Boundary St. Fort Recovery - which is spacious, handicapped accessible, air-conditioned and sound amplified. Also featured will be an Archaeology Display of the recent investigations of the Fort Recovery Battlefield, and Ball State University archaeologist, Chris Thompson will be available to explain and make available CD's of the research, maps and history.
The remains of the most sophisticated prehistoric native civilization north of Mexico are preserved at Cahokia Mounds of Collinsville, Illinois. At 2,200 acres, Cahokia was one of the greatest cities of the world - larger than London in 1250! The Mississippians who lived there were accomplished builders, erecting structures from homes to monumental public works that have kept their grandeur for centuries. Iseminger will detail their culture, government, religion, etc. These residents of the Mississippi flood plain, known as the American Bottom, were a highly developed civilization that survived and prospered for 900 years! (Cahokia books will be available for purchase/signing.)
Part of the Fort Recovery Museum Speaker Series, this presentation will be held at the Nazarene Center, 401 E Boundary St. Fort Recovery - which is spacious, handicapped accessible, air-conditioned and sound amplified. Also featured will be an Archaeology Display of the recent investigations of the Fort Recovery Battlefield, and Ball State University archaeologist, Chris Thompson will be available to explain and make available CD's of the research, maps and history.
Sunday, July 17, 3:00. Fort Recovery Museum Presents William Iseminger, "Cahokia - A City from History!" (Held at Nazarene Center, 401 E Boundary St, Fort Recovery)
William Iseminger - Author, Archaeologist, and Site Manager of Cahokia Mounds will be the featured speaker for the Fort Recovery Museum on Sunday, July 17 at 3:00. Iseminger will present " Cahokia, America's First City!" (The presentation is free and open to the public.)
The remains of the most sophisticated prehistoric native civilization north of Mexico are preserved at Cahokia Mounds of Collinsville, Illinois. At 2,200 acres, Cahokia was one of the greatest cities of the world - larger than London in 1250! The Mississippians who lived there were accomplished builders, erecting structures from homes to monumental public works that have kept their grandeur for centuries. Iseminger will detail their culture, government, religion, etc. These residents of the Mississippi flood plain, known as the American Bottom, were a highly developed civilization that survived and prospered for 900 years! (Cahokia books will be available for purchase/signing.)
Part of the Fort Recovery Museum Speaker Series, this presentation will be held at the Nazarene Center, 401 E Boundary St. Fort Recovery - which is spacious, handicapped accessible, air-conditioned and sound amplified. Also featured will be an Archaeology Display of the recent investigations of the Fort Recovery Battlefield, and Ball State University archaeologist, Chris Thompson will be available to explain and make available CD's of the research, maps and history.
The remains of the most sophisticated prehistoric native civilization north of Mexico are preserved at Cahokia Mounds of Collinsville, Illinois. At 2,200 acres, Cahokia was one of the greatest cities of the world - larger than London in 1250! The Mississippians who lived there were accomplished builders, erecting structures from homes to monumental public works that have kept their grandeur for centuries. Iseminger will detail their culture, government, religion, etc. These residents of the Mississippi flood plain, known as the American Bottom, were a highly developed civilization that survived and prospered for 900 years! (Cahokia books will be available for purchase/signing.)
Part of the Fort Recovery Museum Speaker Series, this presentation will be held at the Nazarene Center, 401 E Boundary St. Fort Recovery - which is spacious, handicapped accessible, air-conditioned and sound amplified. Also featured will be an Archaeology Display of the recent investigations of the Fort Recovery Battlefield, and Ball State University archaeologist, Chris Thompson will be available to explain and make available CD's of the research, maps and history.
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Sunday June 12, 3:00 - Speaker Christine Thompson "What Recent Archaeology Tells Us about The Battle of the Wabash and the Battle of Fort Recovery"
Just when you think you know all there is to know about the battles, discoveries are made on the battlefield that reveal more information about the Battle of the Wabash and the Battle of Fort Recovery. With the support of National Park Service American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) grants, many acres of the battlefield have been studied by diverse teams of archaeologists, and these studies have provided new and interesting information about different aspects of the battle.
In addition, the discovery of the Burbeck papers held at the Clements Library at the University of Michigan, for the very first time "showed" the plans and layout of the fort. The second Ball State University field school is underway, and it may reveal new evidence about the location of the 1793 fort! If you attend this June 12 presentation, you can see the artifacts that have been found in these battlefield and fort investigations and hear/see the theories of how the fort was likely situated!
A large display pertaining to the archaeology of the battlefield and fort will be available for viewing before, during, and after this presentation and during the following week (the community's 225th Celebration. This presentation will be held on Sunday June 12 at 3:00 in the Museum's community room and is free.
This speaker/presentation is scheduled to coincide with the community's 225 year celebration. An outdoor drama of the town's history - including the battles - will be held this same evening. See www.fr225.com.
In addition, the discovery of the Burbeck papers held at the Clements Library at the University of Michigan, for the very first time "showed" the plans and layout of the fort. The second Ball State University field school is underway, and it may reveal new evidence about the location of the 1793 fort! If you attend this June 12 presentation, you can see the artifacts that have been found in these battlefield and fort investigations and hear/see the theories of how the fort was likely situated!
A large display pertaining to the archaeology of the battlefield and fort will be available for viewing before, during, and after this presentation and during the following week (the community's 225th Celebration. This presentation will be held on Sunday June 12 at 3:00 in the Museum's community room and is free.
This speaker/presentation is scheduled to coincide with the community's 225 year celebration. An outdoor drama of the town's history - including the battles - will be held this same evening. See www.fr225.com.
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