Mulberry
Sesquicentennial
Recognizing 150 years of our heritage
Mulberry
Sesquicentennial
Recognizing 150 years of our heritage
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Celebration for the Town of Mulberry |
To commemorate the 150th anniversary of its founding, the Clinton County town of Mulberry will observe its sesquicentennial from June 1-8, 2008. An assortment of events will celebrate the past and present of Mulberry, focusing especially on its founding year of 1858 and its centennial year, 1958. Events will be either free or low cost and are designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests. The celebration coincides with the annual Mulberry Fest on Saturday, June 7.
In addition to the events listed, souvenir books outlining some of Mulberry's history and featuring historical photos will be available for purchase. A fund-raising signature quilt featuring names of area individuals will also be on display during the week of the celebration.
The Sesquicentennial Planning Committee has requested that May be "Beautify Mulberry Month." The Committee invites residents to plant flowers, pick up trash, or whatever else might be needed to beautify Mulberry in preparation for her 150th birthday. Local Scout troops have been invited to assist in this cleanup effort.
The week-long celebration is supported in part by the following local sponsors: The Town of Mulberry, The Mulberry Co-Operative Telephone Company, The American Health Network, The Mulberry Health and Retirement Community, The Farmer's Bank, Thomas's @ Phoenix Lawn and Garden, and The Bodine Funeral home.
Mulberry Memories
Volume 1, Number 1 is now available!
You may download the .pdf of it, receive it via email, or for $10, a printed copy could be mailed to you. Please contact Sue Bryan Conley at amma98@charter.net for more information.
Note
from the editor:
Is a historical perspective necessary in a town's celebration?
Yes. I believe the history of a town should be laid down at least every fifty
years. Like a link in a chain, a generation of history can slip through. When
the history is summed up again, that missing link may be forever lost. It may
be true; every town is a frontier town, but Mulberry retains so much surviving
evidence and memories of its former daily activities. It was a bustling town too,
with more than its share of various enterprises.
-To use this material, please cite this internet source.
-Editor
of Publications for the Mulberry Sesquicentennial, Mrs. Dan (Dania) Remaly
Help
celebrate 150 years of Mulberry's History
Sesquicentennial Calendar Jpeg page2
Just added: Sat, June 7th Musical Entertainment on the Downtown Music Stage Christopher Gipson 1:00 Steve Hill approx 2:30
Sesquicentennial Press Release
Mulberry Sesquicentennial Booth Form
Mulberry Pageant Contestant Forms
Microsoft Word versions here:
2008 Mulberry Sesquicentenntial 5k Run Form Word version
Coorespondance
and Donations can be mailed to:
Sesquicentennial Committee
P.O. Box 426
Mulberry, Indiana 46058
Out of town? Here is a list of places in Frankfort to stay:
Holiday Inn Express 659-4400
The Super 7 654-0088
Lighthouse Inn Motel
654-592
Thank you to the Mulberry Sesquicentennial Sponsors
Town of Mulberry, Mulberry Cooperative Telephone Co, American Health Network, Mulberry Health & Retirement Community, The Farmer's Bank, Phoenix Lawn & Garden, and Bodine Funeral Home
Interesting Local Facts given by past and present residents |
Maps of Mulberry and the Area
Pics
from 1958 Centennial |
