Participate in
Schumacher Days Events!
September 16, 2012, Noon to 4 PM
This is
the second in a series of five announcements about the art- and history-related
activities of Schumacher Days. Each announcement
tells you what to expect when you arrive on the 16th and provides
you opportunity to contribute to its success in advance. Remember, most of you ARE SPCA and we can not pull this off without you. If you are willing and able, step up and
help us carry out the activity. Every
little bit of pre-activity participation will add up to a great event for
all. Otherwise, come and have fun! Participating either way is fine by us!
If
the Walls Could Talk: The Histories of
Our Homes
Location:
Fence at the intersection of Forest and Beech Streets
At the event…
1) Read the postings about the homes of
Schumacher Place and beyond. 2) In the white space around other postings, using
the ‘voice’ of your home, apartment, or other abode, write a short story, a
poem, or a single phrase about events
that you know occurred there—either current or long ago. 3)
If you want to post a photo of your home too, you can post it later
today or until September 20. 4) 2PM-3PM:
Visit with a stately gentleman at the site about history of homes in
the area and historical events.
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Before the event…
Prepare to post!
This is an opportunity to research the history of your home. Phil Winkelmann, philwinkelmann@hotmail.com,
is willing to provide you with some direction for use of the library. Or, prepare to write down snippets about
life in your abode now or that you have learned through time. If you need some examples or don’t quite get
‘voice’, below are some examples about the walls of 799 Beech Street.
There’s a poet on my
porch! I see food I remember my former
owners making. And, people are dancing
in my driveway with paint on their feet!
What a weird day!
September 16, 2012
I believe it was the spring of
1987. Mike had just purchased me. When he wasn’t home his fellow graduate
students surprised him by bringing a portable hot tub to the driveway, a Subway
multi-foot sandwich and plenty of beer!
I recall he had a lot of cleaning me up the next day. And a good time was had by all!
It was so good to see the old
man that once played with me! He came
to a garage sale Mike was having. As he
toured my updated ‘innards’, he regaled Mike with his childhood stories, all of
which I recall well. When he played
hide-and-seek with his sisters, he would hide in the top shelf of a closet Mike
tore out during a remodel. Those were
good times for me.
The 1930s and 40s
If you want, prepare a picture to post along with
your statements. And FYI, as many of
you already know, Gary Stroud, gstroud8801@aol.com
or stroudg@franklin.edu, is
collecting statements and will post for you if you prefer. Send him your statements, your address, and
a photo of your home (optional) and they will get posted before noon on the 16th.
This display will also be set up at
the Schumacher Days Potluck Social, September 20th.
Schumacher Days
2012: Exploring Art, Embracing History
& Celebrating
the Civic Contributions of Schumacher Place Residents
September 16 – 20,
2012
Let us give thanks to our sponsors
now and when you visit their businesses or organizations.
Hey
Hey Bar and Grill
Greater
Columbus Arts Council Franklin County Neighborhood Arts program
Schmidt’s Sausage Haus
Members of Schumacher Place Civic Association
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