N. Manchester Center For History Holding Artist Reception Aug. 3

July 27, 2023 at 5:58 p.m.
Dr. Jerry Sweeten teaches children about the fish ladder in Stockdale and how data is collected about the fish population and species in the Eel River. Photo Provided.
Dr. Jerry Sweeten teaches children about the fish ladder in Stockdale and how data is collected about the fish population and species in the Eel River. Photo Provided.

By Staff Report

NORTH MANCHESTER – The North Manchester Center for History will host an artist’s reception Aug. 3 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. highlighting the work of its K-Kids.
The work is the culmination of the center’s summer program that involves youth ages kindergarten through sixth grade from the North Manchester Parks and Recreation summer camp. The public is invited to visit the museum, according to a news release from the North Manchester Center for History.
This is the fourth year that the Center for History has partnered with NMPR to host kids in the summer months for special hands-on learning about local history. The theme this year revolved around food. Participants learned how food was grown, prepared, stored and the different types of equipment used in not so modern kitchens. Some highlights of the summer included making ice cream and butter from scratch while using traditional non-powered methods.
Campers also took field trips to Ogan’s Landing, where one of the original grist mills was first built, as well as the Stockdale Mill in Roann. Dr. Jerry Sweeten taught them about the fish ladder in Stockdale and how data is collected about the fish population and species in the Eel River. A side trip was taken to Laketon, where they were able to see a fish weir from long ago showing how native Indians caught fish.
The museum is grateful to the Community Foundation of Wabash County for providing ongoing funding for this program, according to the news release. It also appreciates the support of Visit Wabash County and Trolley No. 85 for providing transportation.
The reception at the Center for History is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Kaleidoscope Gallery. Admission is free. The K-Kids exhibit is in place through Aug. 11.
The Center for History is open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is located at 122 E. Main St., North Manchester.

NORTH MANCHESTER – The North Manchester Center for History will host an artist’s reception Aug. 3 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. highlighting the work of its K-Kids.
The work is the culmination of the center’s summer program that involves youth ages kindergarten through sixth grade from the North Manchester Parks and Recreation summer camp. The public is invited to visit the museum, according to a news release from the North Manchester Center for History.
This is the fourth year that the Center for History has partnered with NMPR to host kids in the summer months for special hands-on learning about local history. The theme this year revolved around food. Participants learned how food was grown, prepared, stored and the different types of equipment used in not so modern kitchens. Some highlights of the summer included making ice cream and butter from scratch while using traditional non-powered methods.
Campers also took field trips to Ogan’s Landing, where one of the original grist mills was first built, as well as the Stockdale Mill in Roann. Dr. Jerry Sweeten taught them about the fish ladder in Stockdale and how data is collected about the fish population and species in the Eel River. A side trip was taken to Laketon, where they were able to see a fish weir from long ago showing how native Indians caught fish.
The museum is grateful to the Community Foundation of Wabash County for providing ongoing funding for this program, according to the news release. It also appreciates the support of Visit Wabash County and Trolley No. 85 for providing transportation.
The reception at the Center for History is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Kaleidoscope Gallery. Admission is free. The K-Kids exhibit is in place through Aug. 11.
The Center for History is open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is located at 122 E. Main St., North Manchester.

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