Local Friends group contributes 1,830 Hours to Walker Tavern Historic Site

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Oct. 16, 2012

 

Contact: Laurie Perkins, 517-241-0731 or Ed Golder, 517-335-3014

 

 

Local Friends group contributes 1,830 volunteer hours
to Walker Tavern Historic Site projects, events

 

More than 50 volunteers from Hillsdale, Lenawee, Jackson and Washtenaw counties were honored on Oct.13 for their contributions to Walker Tavern Historic Site near Brooklyn, Mich. The Friends of Walker Tavern – contributing 1,830 hours of service in 2012 – support the site’s many volunteer efforts.

 

“Giving 1,830 hours of volunteer service is an extraordinary effort and very much appreciated,” noted site manager Laurie Perkins. “At least six of our volunteers gave more than 100 hours of their time and talents to the site’s summer programs.”

 

“There is always something exciting to do at the site and I appreciate the enthusiasm and willingness of our volunteers to assist with our many activities,” said Bonnie McJennett, president of the Friends of Walker Tavern.

 

During the 2012 season, volunteers worked with school programs, operated the Mercantile Store, planted flowers and gave tours of the site. Their assistance was critical for events such as the Civil War weekend, car show, Stage Coach Days and the weekly farmers’ market.

 

“We are looking forward to a very ambitious schedule of events in 2013 and would enjoy adding new members and volunteers to our Walker Tavern family,” said McJennett.

 

Sandra Clark, director of the Michigan Historical Center, extended her congratulations at Saturday’s luncheon. “It is extremely important that the partnerships we forge with our Friends groups continue to be vital and active,” she said. “Simply put, there are so many things in our museum field site system that we just could not do without our volunteers.”

 

For more information about the Friends of Walker Tavern or to become a member or volunteer, please contact Laurie Perkins at 517-241-0731.

 

Walker Tavern is one of 11 nationally accredited museums administered by the Michigan Historical Center, an agency within the Department of Natural Resources. It is located at the junction of US-12 and M-50, east of Jackson. For more information, call 517-467-4401 or visit www.michigan.gov/walkertavern.

 

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.