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For Immediate Release
Traders Come to Piqua
(PIQUA, Ohio, June 25, 2008) –
The Ohio Historical Society and the Piqua Historical Area are announcing an event to the held at the Piqua Historical Area located at 9845 North Hardin Road, three miles north of Piqua, Ohio just off State Route 66.
Piqua Traders Gathering
Saturday, July 12, 2008, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Sunday, July 13, 2008, Noon – 5:00 p.m.
Traders and other campers representing the site’s historic time periods will gather. Visitors are invited to stroll among the camps, and perhaps make a purchase or two from the vendors. The 1862 Camp Piqua era will be featured with re-enactors and a camp. A first person presentation by Andrew Montour, a trader who was active at Pickawillany, will be a part of both days’ events as well. Visitors are invited to visit the Johnston home, the Historic Indian and Canal Museum, take a ride on the General Harrison canal boat, and bring a picnic lunch to make a day of their visit as they step back into the time periods that have been a part of this area’s rich history.
COST: $8.00/adults, $4.00/students, $1.00 for Ohio Historical Society members and Piqua Friends
Your assistance in publicizing the activity is greatly appreciated. The success of this event rests, in large part, with your willingness to help us inform the public of this event, and others that are a part of the seasonal programming at the Piqua Historical Area.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I will be happy to answer any questions, or provide additional information or material you may require.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation and assistance in making the area aware of our schedule.
The Ohio Historical Society is a nonprofit organization that serves as the state's partner in preserving and interpreting Ohio's history, natural history and archaeology. For more information, visit www.ohiohistory.org
Media contact: Andy Hite: 937.772.2522 or ahite@ohiohistory.org
Media contact: Kim Schuette: 614.297.2314 or kschuette@ohiohistory.org
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