|
Aug. 29, 2017
Contact: Laurie Perkins, 517-241-0731
Walker Tavern welcomes fall, says farewell to summer with special outdoor activities Sept. 9
 As summer turns into fall, visitors can enjoy both seasons in a single day of outdoor activities at Walker Tavern Historic Site near Brooklyn, Michigan. Saturday, Sept. 9, Walker Tavern hosts two favorite seasonal activities – a fall trail walk and a summer baseball game.
An hourlong guided trail walk kicks off the day, with walkers gathering at Hewitt House at 10:30 a.m. All ages are welcome; weather-appropriate clothing and footwear are recommended. The one-third-mile trail will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for self-guided walks.
At 1 p.m., visitors can sit back and enjoy baseball as it was played 150 years ago. In the summer's last home game of vintage "base ball," the Walker Wheels square off against the Bay City Independents, using 1860s rules, uniforms and standards of gentlemanly conduct. Visitors can bring lawn chairs and picnic lunches to settle in for the game.
"Being outdoors is so healthful and fun," said Walker Tavern Historic Site historian Laurie Perkins. "We are keeping our fingers crossed for good weather, but rain or shine, two of our historic buildings will be open for visitors to discover this site’s history."
Walker Tavern Historic Site is a nationally accredited museum located at the junction of U.S. 12 and M-50, 35 miles west of Ann Arbor, in Cambridge Junction Historic State Park. A Recreation Passport is required for park entry. Walker Tavern Historic Site is part of the MotorCities National Heritage Area. For more information, call 517-241-0731 or visit www.michigan.gov/walkertavern.
The Michigan History Center is part of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Its museum and archival programs foster curiosity, enjoyment and inspiration rooted in Michigan’s stories. It includes the Michigan History Museum, 10 regional museums, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve, and the Archives of Michigan. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/michiganhistory.
/Note to editors: An accompanying photo is available below for download. A suggested caption follows.
A guided walk will take place on the trail in Cambridge Junction Historic State Park Saturday, Sept. 9. In this photo, local resident Karen Kilbourn hikes through the meadow near the start of the trail./
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.
|
