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(Continued
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Proceeds
from the event will be used by the Consortium as seed money for next year's
event, and any money over $1000 will be divided equally among the participating
sites. F.O.G members who volunteer to help at Gathland will be admitted
free. For confirmation of time and events call the Friends Sound Source
number (301-695-2633, ext. 6908) after March 15th. Mark
your calendar now for this special weekend of events.
Guided Civil War
Candlelight Tour
This summer will see a first
for Gathland State Park in the form of a guided candlelight tour on August
19th, from 8 -11pm. Details to follow in upcoming newsletter. |
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That Townsend
lived in New York City from 1874 to 1989.
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When Townsend
bought Gapland, farming land was $80--$90 an acre.
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That Townsend
built between 2,000 and 3,000 feet of stone wall at Gapland.
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Officers/Board
Members
Joe Motter Vice President
Marge Magruder Treasurer
Bob Hayas
Sharon Schroebel
Bruce Reeder
Darce Easton
Al Preston
Tim McCown |
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GATHLAND
TRIVIA
DID
YOU KNOW
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That the Arch is on the National
Register of Historic Places.
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Web
Site and E-mail. The Wild Acres,
LLC has developed FOG's Web site.
Click on www.gathland.org There are photos, history, newsletters,
events and more. It is a 'work in progress' that will be updated
periodically. Our new E-mail address is fog@gathland.org |
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Please
mark your 2000 calendars. Any changes will be reported in subsequent
issues of The Arch.
2000
Board Meetings
March 14th, June 13th,
September 12th
All Board meetings are at
7:30pm in Gapland Hall and are open to members. Meetings may be rescheduled
in cases of inclement weather.
2000 Membership Meetings
and Other Events
March 18th - Membership
Meeting
April 1st & 2nd -
Museum Discovery Weekend Noon - 5pm each day
Aug 19th - Guided Candlelight
Tour 8pm - 11pm
Sept 9th & 10th -
Civil War Living History - Noon - 5pm each day |
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Sept
9th & 10th - Battle of South Mountain Reenactment in Boonsboro
FOG will sponsor 2nd Annual Cigar & Brandy Social
Sept 16th - Annual Meeting,
Elections, & Annual Picnic
Sept 30th & Oct 1st
- Middletown Heritage Days 10am - 5pm & Noon - 5pm
Oct 7th & 8th - Brunswick
Railroad Days 10am - 5pm
Oct 29th - Museum Closes
for the Season
Dec 2nd - Antietam Illumination
Dec 9th - Museums by
Candlelight at Gapland Hall 2pm - 8pm
All Membership Meetings are
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