Hey there! Winter's here, so our museum's taking a break. Don't worry though, we'll be back in action come April! Thanks a bunch for your understanding!
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Ortonville Community Historical Society
Annual After Christmas Luncheon
2023 in Review
- Six kiosks were built and local historical events displayed
- $900 est. / Rugs woven by Grace Geisler and volunteers
- Blacksmith Shop demonstrations by Tom Roberts & Alan Allgaier
- Harvey Swanson El. 2nd graders/day at the Mann School & Museum
- Steve Koslowski (Koz) and Pam were awarded Lifetime Membership
- There were no new members – but three annual members updated to Lifetime
- Elections were held: the VP and four trustees were reelected, and one new trustee
- Participated in Ortonville Farmer’s Market
- Purchased a new laptop computer and copier, new webpage, and hotspot
- Repaired the model of the Old Mill – now in working order
- Celebrated Amos Orton’s birthday – June 7
- Mann School exterior repainted/window shades installed
- Digitized 21 VCR tapes of past locals’ interviews
- Tramp Art Church by Ortonville man, on loan from OCPHS
- Witch’s Night – hosted hat contest and cackling contest
- Halloween – trick-or-treat candy distributed
- Funeral flowers sent – Kathleen Leece and Mark Seelbinder
- Christmas in the Village – Bake Sale and hot cocoa; parade float
- Ordered a replacement entrance door with/ digital lock
- Dealt with a non-working furnace in the museum
- Began to update by-laws, create Deaccessioning & oral history policies
SeptemberFest and 175th Anniversary of Ortonville combined
- Old Mill was the center of activities with MC Alan Allgaier
- Flag raising by Ken Bush and John Fross, flag from VFW
- 50-year Time Capsule dedicated and unveiled by Koz
- Dignitaries including Sheriff Bouchard attended
- Provided butter churning, rug loom & blacksmith demos
- Hosted apple pie baking contest and kids’ cupcake contest
- Offered square dancing in the street – 12 couples participated
- Participated in a walking tour of the Village
Old Mill Blacksmith Shop
Blacksmith Classes
Limited space!