Duluth Historical Society Blog

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Monthly Archives: June 2012

Staycation at the Museum!

During the Duluth Staycation 2012, the Duluth area businesses and local attractions feature the Fun Friday Series. At the Duluth Historical Society, we will sponsor “Fun Friday Games.” From 12-3 pm, Pamela Nye, volunteer archivist, will show kids historical games that children used to play. Meet her in the gazebo for lots of great ideas, such as:

  • Marbles
  • Stick-and-hoop
  • Hopscotch
  • Jumprope and jumprope rhymes
  • Frisbee

While you are here, be sure to visit our museum. We currently have a very interesting Military Exhibit, featuring uniforms and information on residents of Duluth. You can also take a walk and see our Community Garden Plots and get one for your family. There is still plenty of growing time left. Museum admission is $1.00 for Kids and $3.00 for Adults. Give us a call at 770-232-7584. Hope to see you there!

Upcoming Lectures

We are pleased to announce the speakers at our upcoming regular meetings through the end of this year:

  • June 12: Finding your Military Ancestors in Georgia; Pamela Nye, Certified Archivist, Phoenix Research and Designs
  • July 10: Hidden Treasures: Finding Strickland Family Letters in the Attic; Robin Burch, great grand daughter of Alice Strickland
  • August 14: The Artist Community in Duluth; Bobbie Flowers, Owner of Luv For Art
  • September 11: History of the Duluth Fall Festival; Kathryn Parson Willis, Duluth Fall Festival
  • October 9: What is Historic Preservation?; Maysyly Naolu, Adjunct Professor, Shorter University
  • November 13: Caring for your Photographs and Scrapbooks; Pamela Nye, Certified Archivist, Phoenix Research and Designs
  • December 11: DHS Winter Party Celebration

Please join us the second Tuesday of each month at the historic Strickland House from 7:00 – 8:00 pm. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to some wonderful programs!

Historical Society Member Honored at Duluth’s Memorial Day Service

One of our members, Mr. Glen Faulkner, was honored at the City of Duluth’s annual Memorial Day Service. Mr. Faulkner, a Korean War veteran, was presented with a certificate of appreciation and a commemorative coin at the service on Saturday, May 26, 2012. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Korean War. Thank you, Glen, for your service to our country and for your dedication to the Duluth Historical Society. We appreciate you!

Historical Society Remembers Duluth’s Veterans

At its monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, the Duluth Historical Society welcomed the City of Duluth’s Public Service Information Officer, Crystal Huntzinger.  Ms. Huntzinger spoke about the history of Duluth’s annual Memorial Day celebration and the placing of veteran’s markers.  Each year the streets of the City of Duluth are lined with more than 500 markers and flags, representing those who served in the armed forces.  The flags and markers are on display the week before and after Memorial Day, and the week before and after Veterans Day.

On Saturday, May 26th at 6:00 pm the City of Duluth and the American Legion post 251 will honor the brave men and women that are serving and have served our country.  This year’s service will specifically recognize Korean War Veterans on this 60th Anniversary of the Korean War by presenting them with commemorative coins in appreciation for the service they gave our Country.

The Historical Society will honor Duluth’s veterans, as well as those currently serving, with a military exhibit. Photographs and memorabilia from WWI to the present will be on display.  Please stop by the museum between 12-3 p.m. on Fridays & Saturdays to view the exhibit and tour the historic Strickland House.