By Joseph Slacian
jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com
WABASH – People from around Wabash County gathered Saturday at Paradise Spring Historical Park to celebrate the State of Indiana’s 200th birthday.
The day was filled with performances from a variety of groups, food prepared by various organizations, and displays from representatives from the various communities around the county.
Members of the Veterans of Foreign War and Boy Scouts kicked off the day with a flag presentation. It was followed by a brief performance by the Paradise Spring players, who presented a brief history of the park.
Others performing were the Miami Nation of Indiana, sixth graders from Southwood Elementary School, the Wabash Community Band and cast members from the recent musical, “Light Up the Town.”
Pastor Dave Phillips presented a Quaker meeting, pointing out several things about the Friends Church and the contributions its members have made to society.
For example, a Quaker created sarsaparilla, know today as root beer. Quakers also were the first to work with the mentally ill and those in prison, he said.
The day closed with Paradise Spring board chair Sam Frazier thanking those who came out for the event, as well as those who had displays.
“This park represents one of our state’s most symbolic places,” he said “Part of the mission of the Paradise Spring board has been to help create the next generation of visitors, supporters, advocates and preservationists.
“We can accomplish this by working together as Hoosiers, too. You know we love extraordinary places.”
For more see the Sept. 28 edition of The Paper of Wabash County.
jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com
WABASH – People from around Wabash County gathered Saturday at Paradise Spring Historical Park to celebrate the State of Indiana’s 200th birthday.
The day was filled with performances from a variety of groups, food prepared by various organizations, and displays from representatives from the various communities around the county.
Members of the Veterans of Foreign War and Boy Scouts kicked off the day with a flag presentation. It was followed by a brief performance by the Paradise Spring players, who presented a brief history of the park.
Others performing were the Miami Nation of Indiana, sixth graders from Southwood Elementary School, the Wabash Community Band and cast members from the recent musical, “Light Up the Town.”
Pastor Dave Phillips presented a Quaker meeting, pointing out several things about the Friends Church and the contributions its members have made to society.
For example, a Quaker created sarsaparilla, know today as root beer. Quakers also were the first to work with the mentally ill and those in prison, he said.
The day closed with Paradise Spring board chair Sam Frazier thanking those who came out for the event, as well as those who had displays.
“This park represents one of our state’s most symbolic places,” he said “Part of the mission of the Paradise Spring board has been to help create the next generation of visitors, supporters, advocates and preservationists.
“We can accomplish this by working together as Hoosiers, too. You know we love extraordinary places.”
For more see the Sept. 28 edition of The Paper of Wabash County.