If you haven’t already purchased your tickets for our downtown walking tour, do so now! On April 7th beginning at 6:30 p.m., the Shelby County Historical Society will be holding a Walking Tour of Downtown Sidney in the 1960s.
Do you remember where the cool hangout spots were in the 1960s? Maybe you recall where you used to eat lunch or buy your clothes for school. Or perhaps you have always heard about the thriving downtown area in Sidney during this time and would like to know more. Join us for a tour to bring back wonderful memories, or to learn something new!
Our tour guides will lead you around the court square as they share stories from the 1960s, point out important places, and discuss how the store fronts may have changed.
Four tours will be held on the evening of April 7th, leaving within 15 minutes of each other. Tickets are required and must be purchased in advance. Tickets are on sale now for the price of $10 for an adult and $5 for a child. Each tour participant will receive a map of downtown businesses circa 1965.
Please join us for an evening of fun memories in the historic court square district! Please call the office at 498-1653 with any questions.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
SCHS to Bring Healing Field to Shelby County
The Shelby County Historical Society is pleased to announce that they will be bringing the Healing Field to Shelby County. The Healing Field is a unique way of honoring our heroes by displaying hundreds of 3’x5’ flags in a large outdoor space. The Healing Field allows family and friends to honor heroes who have served or are currently serving in the military, as well as firefighters, law enforcement, EMS, and first responders.
The Shelby County Healing Field will be held at Custenborder Field from September 7 through September 19, 2010, coinciding with the opening of the Vietnam War exhibit at the Ross Historical Center. Individuals or businesses may purchase a flag for $30 in honor of their hero. The flag will be labeled with the hero’s name and the sponsor’s name and displayed at Custenborder Field, where it will receive proper flag etiquette at all times.
Proceeds from the sale of flags will be used to offset the cost of bringing the Traveling Vietnam Wall Memorial to Sidney from September 15-20. Sponsors are needed to help cover the cost of bringing the Healing Field the Vietnam Traveling Wall to Sidney. Sponsorship levels are as follows: Freedom ($50-$99), Valor ($100-$249), Bronze Star ($250-$499), Silver Star ($500-$999), Distinguished Medal of Honor ($1000-$5000). As a sponsor of the Healing Field, your organization will receive ample publicity and recognition not only on a local level, but also on a national level through the Colonial Foundation and Associated Press. Please contact the RHC for information on the benefits of each sponsorship level.
Flags and sponsorships may be ordered now by visiting or calling the Ross Historical Center. You will not want to miss this wonderful to honor your hero! The Healing Field is an impressive sight and a touching memorial to those who served our country and community.
The Shelby County Healing Field will be held at Custenborder Field from September 7 through September 19, 2010, coinciding with the opening of the Vietnam War exhibit at the Ross Historical Center. Individuals or businesses may purchase a flag for $30 in honor of their hero. The flag will be labeled with the hero’s name and the sponsor’s name and displayed at Custenborder Field, where it will receive proper flag etiquette at all times.
Proceeds from the sale of flags will be used to offset the cost of bringing the Traveling Vietnam Wall Memorial to Sidney from September 15-20. Sponsors are needed to help cover the cost of bringing the Healing Field the Vietnam Traveling Wall to Sidney. Sponsorship levels are as follows: Freedom ($50-$99), Valor ($100-$249), Bronze Star ($250-$499), Silver Star ($500-$999), Distinguished Medal of Honor ($1000-$5000). As a sponsor of the Healing Field, your organization will receive ample publicity and recognition not only on a local level, but also on a national level through the Colonial Foundation and Associated Press. Please contact the RHC for information on the benefits of each sponsorship level.
Flags and sponsorships may be ordered now by visiting or calling the Ross Historical Center. You will not want to miss this wonderful to honor your hero! The Healing Field is an impressive sight and a touching memorial to those who served our country and community.
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