Ladies' Day on Monday afternoon's sesquicentennial schedule
Monday, June 27, is Ladies' Day on the Bluffton sesquicentennial schedule.
The following events are planned in the third floor of the town hall with the presenter and time provided:
11:45 a.m. - Bertie Swank
12:15 p.m. - "Girl Scout memories," Chris Purves and Betty Engle
12:30 p.m. - Et Cetera "Self Help Crafts," Elaine Brubaker
1 p.m. - Anne Stratton, Allen County Museum
2 p.m. - Laura Voth "Retirement"
3 p.m. - Mary Miles "Native American Women"
3:45 p.m. - Marilyn Edwards "Women of Bluffton"
4:30 p.m. - Wendy Chappell Dick, "Singing Stories of Pioneer Women"
Monday evening:
Movie "Skeletons on the Sahara," about Captain James Riley (namesake of Riley Creek), Darrell Groman, discussion leader, third floor of town hall, 7 p.m. The movie is not suggested for young children.
All Day:
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Will Triplett historical photo exhibit, Sauder Art Center
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Historical display at Musselman Library lobby
Click here for a quick guide to all sesquicentennial events.
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