Ohio County Historical Society
March 19, 2010
A professional narrator and performer of song and story, Glory-June Greiff is also a public historian and preservation activist. Glory first first portrayed author and environmentalist Gene Stratton-Porter in a cedbration of the 100th anniversary of "A Girl of the Limberlost," but fell in lvoe with Stratton-Porter's work as a naturalist and photographer in the 1980s after seeing an exhibit of her groundbreaking photographs. Interpreting this remarkable woman of a hundred years ago allows Glory to combine her work as a historian and environmentalist with her interest in theater.
In the program Gene Stratton-Porter tells the audience something of her background and her deep love for nature. Glory will also read a selection of Stratton-Porter's works.
Cost of the dinner program is $12.00 for members and $15.00 for nonmembers.
Program only (7:30) is $4.00 for members and $5.00 for nonmembers.
A buffet dinner will be served at Heritage Hall on Main Street followed by the program.
Registration deadline is March 18.
Quilt Fest: April 9-11, 2010
Quilt Fest is returning to Rising Sun, Indiana, April 9-11 with exhibits hosted by neighboring historic sites. Dearborn County Historical Society, Hillforest Victorian House, Veraestau, Ohio County Historical Society, and Switzerland County Historical Society will each have exhibits of interest to quilt enthusiasts traveling to this area.
Rising Sun Quilt Fest will move to the Ballroom at Grand Victoria Casino for the 2010 show and Competition. The Casino is located at 600 Grand Victoria Drive just off Highway 56.
"We’ve outgrown our space and the larger venue will allow us to triple our vendor booths, accommodate more quilt entries and add classes", said Charlie Charles, show committee chairman.
Dates and hours for the 2010 show are Friday, April 9, 10 am – 5 pm, Saturday, April 10, 10 am – 6 pm, and Sunday, April 11, 11 am – 4 pm.
New for 2010 will be a Doll, Bear and Doll Quilt Competition. The added space will also allow the art quilts and art entries to be displayed with the traditional quilts, all at one location. Food and drinks will again be available at the show.
Quilt appraisals will be available during show hours. AQS certified appraiser Cindy Claycamp of Seymour, Indiana will be available by appointment to appraise your antique or new quilts. Appraisals are suitable for insurance purposes.
Do you want to be a vendor? Vendors will be accepted based on a juried selection and space availability. Spaces are 8' x 10' for the duration of the 2010 Quilt Fest at $40.00 per space. Contact Sandy Wiehe at (812) 438-4286.
Entry forms for Quilt Fest for the Quilt Contest, Art Quilt Contest, Art Contest, or Doll, Bear, and Doll Quilt Contest and more info can be found on www.risingsunquiltfest.com