Appalachian Trail Museum Updates
:sunMUSEUM DISPLAY AT THE "VIEWS FROM THE MAINE WOODS, 2017 ATC BIENNIAL" ~ MUSEUM BENEFIT ! ~
~ MUSEUM HOURS ~ PARK PROGRAMS ~ APPALACHIAN GEOPARK INITIATIVE ~ & MORE !
Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,
Here is an acknowledgement note of thanks to the A. T. Museum
for being an exhibitor at the 2017 ATC Biennial Conference at
Colby College, Waterville, Maine last weekend (8/4 - 8/6, Fri. - Sun.):
" Dear Maine 2017 ATC Conference Exhibitor: https://mail.google.com/mail/e/26fa
On behalf of the Maine Appalachian Trail Club, AMC Maine Chapter,
Appalachian Trail Conservancy, and the Conference Steering Committee
we would like to thank you for being an exhibitor at the Conference.
With attendance at the conference topping 1000 folks, 50 exhibitors,
100 hikes and excursions, and nearly 100 concurrent sessions,
the Conference was a great experience.
Thanks again for your participation,
Holly Sheehan and Tom Mullin
Exhibits Co-Coordinators "
APPALACHIAN TRAIL MUSEUM EXHIBIT TABLE:
Our A. T. Museum table was set up early Friday morning, August 4th.
We managed to get an extra table through the efforts of Tom Mullin,
one of the Exhibits Co-Coordinators ~ so we had plenty of room, not only
for the 3 table-top easels holding poster photos of the Museum, but a
layout of many of the car-window decals of the Museum logo with the
website address in its lower margin, as well as many donor/membership
FORMS. Special thanks go to Jim "Early Bird" Foster for supplying us
with his wonderful, computer-driven video TV-like screen and the new
video (with a music audio) of many aspects of our Museum ~ it had
slides of the "2010 Grand Opening", the AT Hall of Fame exhibits, many
pics of The Museum through the last eight years (both inside and outside),
and various slides of past Museum activities. Special thanks go to the
ATC husband and wife team of Laurie and Richard Potteiger for picking up
all this video equipment, hauling it to Colby College, and passing it along
to us ~ MANY THANKS, Laurie and Richard.
Between Larry Luxenberg, Museum President, his wife Frieda, and myself
(Red Wolf, membership secretary), we were able to get the video loaded
and operational all day Friday during the registration period ~ the hall was
packed with hikers all that day ! Jim came early Saturday and got it
set back up for the day and with the audio going strong.
We heard many favorable comments about our A. T. Museum display.
It was set up until the Exhibits Hall was closed Sunday at 12 noon.
Here are some photos taken by either Laurie or Frieda. I hope you enjoy
them, just click on each of these, https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f4f7
RED WOLF & FRIEDA SPREAD CLOTH ON DISPLAY TABLE
Larry, Frieda (wife) and myself with video table display
ENTIRE DISPLAY A. T. MUSEUM EXHIBIT TABLE
LUXENBERGS & RED WOLF AT EXHIBIT TABLE
SHOWING OFF THE CAR-WINDOW, MUSEUM LOGO DECALS
VIEW DOWN DISPLAY TABLE TO VIDEO SCREEN
Larry and Bill O'Brien conducted the A. T. Museum Workshop program
early Monday morning. I attended it, and passed out all the donation/
membership FORMS which I had with me ! We hope some of those return
soon to the treasurer with more financial support for our A. T. Museum ?
If you can donate some time as a volunteer at the Museum, you are
most welcome and appreciated. Your financial contributions not only
"keep the lights on", but also allows us to complete the expansion into
the entire building !
Thank you. Your support is appreciated .
SPECIAL NOTE ~ USED-BUT-GOOD HIKER GEAR BENEFIT SALE :
F. Y. I. ~ at breakfast Sunday, August 6th., Bill O'Brien went online
and registered the A. T. Museum for 3 TABLES at
The https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f341 2017 GATHERINGhttps://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f343 !
We will have Museum display on one table and use the other two for our
USED-BUT-GOOD HIKER GEAR BENEFIT SALE for our A. T. Museum !
SO.................. please ~ consider contributing that old, used-but-still
GOOD hiking equipment of ALL SORTS ~ equipment, clothes, etc.,..
Just bring me your item donation(s) early when you arrive to our tables.
I will set them up as early on Friday as I am able.
The sale will end by dinner time late Saturday afternoon .
An announcement of the amount of funds raised will be made Saturday
evening. Thank you for your Museum support .
NEW A. T. MUSEUM HOURS OF OPERATION:
July 17 - Aug 20, Every day, https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f55b 12 pm to https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f553 4 pm
Aug 23 - Oct 29, Wed - Sun, 12 pm - 4 pm
OPEN: Labor Day and Columbus Day
For directions and lodging info,
click on: DIRECTIONS TO MUSEUM
STATE PARK AUGUST PROGRAMS & SPECIAL "TREK WITH A RANGER":
Pine Grove Furnace State Park, our Museum's home, has announced their
programs for August and a SPECIAL ACTIVITY ~ "TREK WITH A RANGER"!
For the Park's August Programs, click on,
AUGUST STATE PARK PROGRAMS
For the Park's SPECIAL ACTIVITY, click on,
TRAIL TREKS WITH A PARK RANGER
REGISTER for the programs on these dates, click on link after date:
AUG 19th. ~ http://eventsreg.dcnr.pa.gov/register/create/986110
AUG 25th. ~ http://eventsreg.dcnr.pa.gov/register/create/990294
* EARLY BIRD SPECIAL:
Join the Appalachian Trail Museum for $20 or more, and
receive an A. T. Museum Society membership for the remainder
of this year (2017) and all of next year (2018) !
FOR A LIMITED TIME: Donations of $250 or more receive
a "NO EXPIRATION" A. T. Museum Society Membership !
Fill out and mail this FORM, click on,
2017 MEMBER / DONOR FORM
PLAQUE DEADLINE = DECEMBER 31, 2021
~ All donations of an individual are added together
until this DEADLINE DATE to give the correct listing level
on the A. T. MUSEUM JUNE 2022 PERMANENT PLAQUE !
F. Y. I. ~ Just added another $1,000 listing "A2 SOCIETY" to the new June 2022
"Building Fund Donor" plaque ! https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f60a
"Thank you for your vital support" .
or to donate electronically, click on:
SUPPORT 2017 - 2021 BUILDING FUND CAMPAIGN
or, just make out a check and mail to:
A. T. MUSEUM
H. JAY SEXTON
1120 PINE GROVE ROAD
GARDNERS, PA 17324-9078
THE APPALACHIAN GEOPARK INITIATIVE (WEST VIGINIA):https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f3de https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f310
This Geopark highlights the Appalachian Mountains, focusing on
karst, coal, rivers, and West Virginia heritage. Fascinating geosites
within the Geopark showcase the above - ground and below -ground
geoheritage of Appalachia. These three counties highlight the geoheritage,
geodiverstiy, and geotourism necessary to become a geopark.
Examples include: New River Gorge, Greenbrier River Trail, Organ Cave,
Lost World Caverns, Beckley Exhibition Mine, Tamarack, Thurmond, ,
Beartown State Park, and more.
For more info, see this brochure, click on,
THE APPALACHIAN GEOPARK INITIATIVE
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APPALACHIAN LONG DISTANCE HIKERS ASSOCIATION (ALDHA):
Here is the latest news from ALDHA through its summer edition of
its newsletter ~ The Long Distance Hiker .
The A. T. Museum articles are found on:
- page 20 ~ "Interaction with hikers and public at Museum for
National Trails Day" (June 3rd.)
- pages 25 through 28 ~ Museum News, a supplement to the
Long Distance Hiker in support of the A. T. Museum.
To download it, click on,
2017 SUMMER ALDHA NEWSLETTER
TO REGISTER ONLINE FOR THE https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f341 2017 GATHERINGhttps://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f343 ! ,
click on,
2017 GATHERING REGISTRATION ONLINE LINKhttps://ssl.gstatic.com/mail/emoji/v...oji_u1f33d.png
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2017 ALDHA GATHERING
HAPPY TRAILS !
Robert Croyle "RED WOLF O'DA SMOKY'S" https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/pr...bank_ne_jp/1D0
A. T. Museum Board Member / Membership Secretary
email: [email protected]
A. T. Museum website: www.atmuseum.org
Appalachian Trail Museum Updates
:sun MUSEUM HOURS ~ NEW NATIONAL PARK PROPOSAL & PICS ! ~
~ VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER ~ MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL ~ PROGRAMS ~ & MORE !
Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,
Here is a photo showing the completed ramps to the upper levels
along the north side of our A. T. Museum ~ once we occupy up
there, the new "MAIN ENTRANCE" will be there !
Click on,
OUR APPALACHIAN TRAIL MUSEUM
NEW A. T. MUSEUM HOURS OF OPERATION:
Aug 23 - Oct 29, Wed - Sun, https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f55b 12 pm - https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f553 4 pm
OPEN: Labor Day and Columbus Day
For directions and lodging info,
click on: DIRECTIONS TO MUSEUM
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Join the Appalachian Trail Museum for $20 or more, and
receive an A. T. Museum Society membership for the remainder
of this year (2017) and all of next year (2018) !
FOR A LIMITED TIME: Donations of $250 or more receive
a "NO EXPIRATION" A. T. Museum Society Membership !
Fill out and mail this FORM, click on,
2017 MEMBER / DONOR FORM
STATE PARK PROGRAMS FOR AUGUST & SEPTEMBER:
To review the scheduled Pine Grove Furnace State Park upcoming
programs, click on,
STATE PARK PROGRAMS ~ AUG-SEPT 2017
"THE MAINE NORTH WOODS" https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f3de
~ info from a display table at the recent ATC BIENNIAL:
I begin this next email section with a few photos of Katahdin,
close up, and then from a distance in "The Maine North Woods"
from Rainbow Ledges on the AT. Click on,
VIEW OF KATAHDIN ACROSS DAICY POND
and click on,
THOREAU SPRING ON THE WAY TO THE KATAHDIN SUMMIT
and click on RAINBOW LEDGES ON AT WITH VIEW NORTH TO KATAHDIN
A PROPOSAL ~THE MAINE WOODS NATIONAL PARK & PRESERVE : https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f3de
We have the opportunity to create a magnificent new
national park in Maine that will protect 3.2 million acres
~ the Maine Woods National Park & Preserve !
A "wildland" in the heart of the largest undeveloped landscape
in the eastern United States. Here are a few links,
F.Y.I ~ click on,
http://www.mainewoods.org/
and click on,
MAINE WOODS NATIONAL PARK
IN A RELATED TOPIC, F. Y. I. ~ https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f3de
click on,
KATAHDIN WOODS & WATERS NATIONAL MONUMENT
and click on,
PRESS RELEASE 8/24/16 ~ RE: NATIONAL MONUMENT
October ! ~ and THE https://mail.google.com/mail/e/softbank_ne_jp/043https://mail.google.com/mail/e/softbank_ne_jp/03Fhttps://mail.google.com/mail/e/softbank_ne_jp/042GATHERINGhttps://mail.google.com/mail/e/softbank_ne_jp/03Fhttps://mail.google.com/mail/e/softbank_ne_jp/042https://mail.google.com/mail/e/softbank_ne_jp/043https://mail.google.com/mail/e/ezweb_ne_jp/51Fhttps://mail.google.com/mail/e/softbank_ne_jp/03F !
~ FRIDAY, OCT. 6th. through 9th.
We have reserved three tables for the Appalachian Trail Museum
display and its "USED-BUT-GOOD-GEAR" BENEFIT SALE !
This benefit sale is to help raise the much needed funds to
outfit the Museum's upper levels.
Help us have a successful USED GEAR BENEFIT .
YOUR DONATED USED GEAR ITEMS NEEDED .
WHERE: - AT THE HIKER FAIR
WHEN: - FRIDAY, OCT 6 as soon as we can man the tables, we will
take your donated gear items, as well as entertain purchase offers.
- SATURDAY, OCT 7 all day until 5 PM ~ we will announce the total
amount of ALL SALES at the evening activity.
Your support is appreciated by your Appalachian Trail Museum.
WE NEED ANY ITEMS you may wish to contribute.
Give them to anyone at the Museum tables in the Hiker Fair EARLY so that
they will have a good amount of time to be sold.
This was a REALLY FUN EVENT when we did it the last time in 2014
at the Gathering in Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts.
Everyone came by, two tables PLUS of gear items were donated,
offers were made on items and taken, everyone had A BLAST and our
A. T. Museum benefited ~ let's do it again !
PLEASE, don't forget to come by the Museum tables and
"make-an-offer" on an item you like !
To review https://ssl.gstatic.com/mail/emoji/v...oji_u1f341.png2017 GATHERING INFO, click on,
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AUGUST 2017 VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER :https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f4c3
Click on,
AUGUST 2017 A. T. MUSEUM VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER
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HAPPY TRAILS !
Robert Croyle "RED WOLF O'DA SMOKY'S" https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/pr...bank_ne_jp/1D0
A. T. Museum Membership Secretary
Membership email <[email protected]>
website: www.atmuseum.org
"Appalachian Trail Museum Updates"
:sunSEPT PROGRAMS ~ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ~ MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL & NEW PLAQUE LIST ~
~ MAINE CHAPTER IAT NEWSLETTER ! ~ FRIENDS OF PINE GROVE FURNACE (FOPGF) NEWSLETTER ~ & MORE !
Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,
Here we are going into September ! This Friday is the first ! https://mail.google.com/mail/e/fe4e6
So, this coming weekend is The Labor Day Weekend, for many
the last "HURRAH" of summer ~ our home in Pine Grove Furnace
State Park has many activities scheduled for this weekend and for
all of September. F.Y.I. ~ click on,
UPCOMING PARK PROGRAMS FOR SEPTEMBER
Also click on, BIKE & HIKES WITH A PARK RANGER
A. T. MUSEUM HOURS OF OPERATION:
Aug 23 - Oct 29, Wed - Sun, 12 pm - 4 pm
OPEN: Labor Day - Monday, Sept 4, https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f55b 12 AM - https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f553 4 PM
For directions and lodging info,
click on: DIRECTION TO THE MUSEUM
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SUPPORT YOUR APPALACHIAN TRAIL MUSEUM
by joining the Appalachian Trail Museum for $20 or more, and
receive an A. T. Museum Society membership for the remainder
of this year (2017) and all of next year (2018) !
FOR A LIMITED TIME: Donations of $250 or more receive
a "NO EXPIRATION" A. T. Museum Society Membership !
Fill out and mail this FORM, click on,
2017 MEMBER / DONOR FORM
$50 or more donations will be listed on a permanent plaque
to be hung in the Museum in June 2022 ~ all of a donor's
contributions through 2021 will be totaled to give the listing level
on the permanent "BUILDING FUND DONORS" June 2022 plaque !
"Your support is appreciated", Red Wolf .
MUSEUM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED :
Our A. T. Museum needs volunteer docents to man our front desk, as
well as for a host of other possible volunteer positions. We can use any
time which you may have to spare to us. For details, contact our
Museum Manager, Nathaniel Shank at < [email protected] >
Since the operation hours are shorter now, this is a good time to learn
the skills for being a docent volunteer. In November, we will have a
"VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION DINNER" to honor all our volunteers !
At this dinner a 2018 Honorary Appalachian Trail Museum Society membership
will be given to each volunteer, along with our sincere appreciation and thanks.
Many volunteer positions are always available; contact Nathaniel.
MAINE CHAPTER OF THE IAT/SIA AUGUST 2017:
Here to share with you is the latest news from the Maine Chapter
of the International Appalachian Trail.
F. Y. I. ~ click on,
AUG 2017 NEWSLETTER - MAINE CHAPTER IAT
FRIENDS OF PINE GROVE FURNACE STATE PARK (FOPGF) :
Here is a letter from FOPGF which I want to share with you.
F.Y. I. ~ "Hello Friends of Pine Grove Furnace State Park,
We hope you are enjoying the beautiful summer weather and
have had the chance to visit the park. The latest FOPGF news
may be viewed, just click on,
FOPGF NEWSLETTER - SUMMER 2017
https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f341 Fall Furnace Fest is approaching quickly (October 21 - 22). https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f383
Volunteers are needed for many areas (pumpkin carving, hayrides,
scarecrow making, and many more). If you are interested in being
one of our fest volunteers, reply to < [email protected]>
We also need long sleeve shirts and long pants (any size, color,
fabric) to add to our scarecrow area.Children's sizes welcome !
Thank you for your support ! ~ See you in the park ! ~ FOPGF "
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~ FRIDAY, OCT. 6th. through 9th.
We have reserved three tables for the Appalachian Trail Museum
and its "USED-BUT-GOOD-GEAR" BENEFIT SALE FUNDRAISER !
This benefit sale is to outfit the Museum's upper levels.
HELP US ~ DONATE YOUR USED GEAR ITEMS (any & all kinds) !
WHERE: - TO THE A. T. MUSEUM TABLES AT THE HIKER FAIR
WHEN:
- FRIDAY, OCT. 6, as soon as we can man the tables, we will
take your donated gear items, as well as entertain purchase offers.
- SATURDAY, OCT. 7, sale all day until 5 PM ~ we will announce
the total amount raised at the evening activity.
Your support is appreciated by your Appalachian Trail Museum.
WE NEED ANY ITEMS you may wish to contribute.
Give them to anyone at the Museum tables in the Hiker Fair EARLY so that
they will have a good amount of time to be sold.
This was a REALLY FUN EVENT when we did it the last time in 2014
at the Gathering in Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts.
Everyone came by, two tables PLUS of gear items were donated,
offers were made on items and taken, everyone had A BLAST and our
A. T. Museum benefited ~ let's do it again !
PLEASE, don't forget to come by the Museum tables and
"make-an-offer" on an item you like !
To review https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f3412017 GATHERING INFO, click on,
2017 ALDHA GATHERING
ARE YOU SUBSCRIBED FOR THESE MUSEUM UPDATES ? https://mail.google.com/mail/e/2712
If you want to receive these important, informative
Appalachian Trail Museum updates, please click on and fill out
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it will tell you so and you need do nothing more: SUBSCRIBE
HAPPY TRAILS !
Robert Croyle "RED WOLF O'DA SMOKY'S" https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/pr...bank_ne_jp/1D0
A. T. Museum Membership Secretary
Membership email <[email protected]>
website: www.atmuseum.org
Appalachian Trail Museum Updates
:sunCORRECT LABOR DAY MUSEUM HOURS ~ A REVIEW - IAT DISPLAY AT THE ATC BIENNIAL &
THE LONG DISTANCE HIKER'S RECEPTION - & MORE
Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,
First, here are the correct hours the A. T. Museum will be open this
coming Monday ~ Labor Day - SPECIAL HOURS: 12 NOON to 4 PM
Here is some more about the 2017 ATC BIENNIAL,
F. Y. I. ~
INTERNATIONAL APPALACHIAN TRAIL AT 2017 ATC BIENNIAL:
The IAT had an excellent display table at the recent ATC Biennial,
Colby College, Waterville, Maine. Additionally, it led several
of the Biennial workshops in relation to the IAT and its impact !
The long-distance hiker reception, the featured event Sunday evening,
was co-sponsored by the IAT, Maine Chapter and the Appalachian Long
Distance Hikers Association (ALDHA). At this event, Dave Starzell received
"high praise for his determination and leadership skills which resulted in
the U.S. government acquiring thousands of parcels of land along the AT,
making the AT a permanent feature of the American landscape."
Don and Paul then presented Dave with a framed certificate as one
of IAT Maine's first class of Honorary Directors. ALDHA and our
A. T. Museum were represented at this reception by many members;
I'd be afraid to list them since that list would be too short as I would
probably forget and leave some out of the listing ! ~ GOOD TURNOUT !
Click on,
2017 BIENNIAL LONG DISTANCE HIKER'S RECEPTION
See IAT display table, click on,
IAT DISPLAY AT THE ATC 2017 BIENNIAL - WATERVILLE, MAINE
For the IAT recent Biennial activities, F. Y. I. ~ click on:
INTERNATIONAL APPALACHIAN TRAIL AT THE 2017 BIENNIAL
MY OBSERVATION:
I personally really enjoyed the Hiker Reception; it was an excellent way to
end a fantastic weekend; afterward, I went to the Jazz Music & Dance
evening entertainment ~ WHAT A JAZZ BAND !
It had 5 saxophones, 5 trumpets, 5 trombones, 2 electric guitars,
a keyboard, a piano, three clarinets, and a singer !
I lingered there until 10 PM !
And then finally went then to bed.
Monday morning we had the A. T. Museum workshop ~ Museum President,
Larry Luxenberg led it, with Bill O'Brien, Museum Secretary showing slides.
I was able to hand out ALL of the membership/contribution forms save two !
After this workshop, I left and began my 30-hour trip back to Savannah on
two trains.
What a BLAST the 2017 Biennial was !
HAPPY TRAILS !
Robert Croyle "RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S" https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/pr...bank_ne_jp/1D0
A. T. Museum Membership Secretary
Appalachian Trail Museum Updates
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Red Wolf
:sun
CORRECT LABOR DAY MUSEUM HOURS ~ A REVIEW - IAT DISPLAY AT THE ATC BIENNIAL &
THE LONG DISTANCE HIKER'S RECEPTION - & MORE
Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,
First, here are the correct hours the A. T. Museum will be open this
coming Monday ~ Labor Day - SPECIAL HOURS: 12 NOON to 4 PM
Here is some more about the 2017 ATC BIENNIAL,
F. Y. I. ~
INTERNATIONAL APPALACHIAN TRAIL AT 2017 ATC BIENNIAL:
The IAT had an excellent display table at the recent ATC Biennial,
Colby College, Waterville, Maine. Additionally, it led several
of the Biennial workshops in relation to the IAT and its impact !
The long-distance hiker reception, the featured event Sunday evening,
was co-sponsored by the IAT, Maine Chapter and the Appalachian Long
Distance Hikers Association (ALDHA). At this event, Dave Starzell received
"high praise for his determination and leadership skills which resulted in
the U.S. government acquiring thousands of parcels of land along the AT,
making the AT a permanent feature of the American landscape."
Don and Paul then presented Dave with a framed certificate as one
of IAT Maine's first class of Honorary Directors. ALDHA and our
A. T. Museum were represented at this reception by many members;
I'd be afraid to list them since that list would be too short as I would
probably forget and leave some out of the listing ! ~ GOOD TURNOUT !
Click on,
2017 BIENNIAL LONG DISTANCE HIKER'S RECEPTION
See IAT display table, click on,
IAT DISPLAY AT THE ATC 2017 BIENNIAL - WATERVILLE, MAINE
For the IAT recent Biennial activities, F. Y. I. ~ click on:
INTERNATIONAL APPALACHIAN TRAIL AT THE 2017 BIENNIAL
MY OBSERVATION:
I personally really enjoyed the Hiker Reception; it was an excellent way to
end a fantastic weekend; afterward, I went to the Jazz Music & Dance
evening entertainment ~ WHAT A JAZZ BAND !
It had 5 saxophones, 5 trumpets, 5 trombones, 2 electric guitars,
a keyboard, a piano, three clarinets, and a singer !
I lingered there until 10 PM !
And then finally went then to bed.
Monday morning we had the A. T. Museum workshop ~ Museum President,
Larry Luxenberg led it, with Bill O'Brien, Museum Secretary showing slides.
I was able to hand out ALL of the membership/contribution forms save two !
After this workshop, I left and began my 30-hour trip back to Savannah on
two trains.
What a BLAST the 2017 Biennial was !
HAPPY TRAILS !
Robert Croyle "RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S" https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/pr...bank_ne_jp/1D0
A. T. Museum Membership Secretary
Museum Friends ~
Here is a recent letter from our Museum Manager, Nathaniel Shank,
regarding an upcoming TV program which features our A. T. Museum !
F. Y. I. ~ click on,
"IT'S HISTORY ! A. T. MUSEUM" - TV PROGRAM SUN, 3rd. - 8 PM
Also airs on Monday, September 4th at 11 AM, click on,
"IT'S HISTORY ! A. T. MUSEUM" - ON TV MON, 4th. - 11AM
2 ROAN HIGHLANDS PHOTOS :
These two are by "RAMBLE~ON" aka Spirit
of western North Carolina.
F. Y. I. & DELIGHT ~ click on,
ABOVE CARVER'S GAP - ROAN HIGHLANDS
And click on,
OVERMOUNTAIN SHELTER
ROAN MOUNTAIN SUITE ~ UPDATE:
F. Y. I. ~ click on,
A LETTER FROM JUDY MURRAY - "ROAN MT. SUITE"
PLAQUE DEADLINE = DECEMBER 31, 2021
~ All donations of an individual are added together
until this DEADLINE DATE to give the correct listing level
on the A. T. MUSEUM JUNE 2022 PERMANENT PLAQUE !
* EARLY BIRD SPECIAL:
Join the Appalachian Trail Museum for $20 or more, and
receive an A. T. Museum Society membership for the remainder
of this year (2017) and all of next year (2018) !
Fill out and mail this FORM, click on,
2017 MEMBER / DONOR FORM
or to donate electronically, click on:
SUPPORT 2017 - 2021 BUILDING FUND CAMPAIGN
or, just make out a check and mail to:
A. T. MUSEUM
H. JAY SEXTON
1120 PINE GROVE ROAD
GARDNERS, PA 17324-9078
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Appalachian Trail Museum Updates
:sunPHOTO: MUSEUM & RAMPS ~ MUSEUM BENEFIT SALE AT THE GATHERING ! - HIKER ITEMS NEEDED ! ~
~ FALL FURNACE FESTIVAL ~ & MORE !
Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,
Our A. T. Museum will be open to the end of October,
and still continues to draw a lot of visitors despite
the reduced hours from the summer ~ AT hikers (all sorts),
as well as state park campers and visitors. Work continues on
the completion of the interior upper levels, especially so now
that we have access to them via the ramps. The support from
our many friends is significant to our operations and to this
expansion of exhibit and operations spaces ! Here is a photo
taken last June 3rd. at the annual A. T. Museum's Hiker Festival,
click on,
A. T. MUSEUM & BOTH SETS OF ACCESS RAMPS PHOTO
https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f341 MUSEUM BENEFIT SALE ! https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f60a
~ USED-BUT-GOOD HIKER GEAR ! https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f343
WHERE: ~ THE ALDHA GATHERING https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f34e https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f341
WHEN: ~ FRIDAY, OCT 6th. & SATURDAY, OCT 7th. https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f33d https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f34f
https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f31f ITEMS NEEDED ! https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f31f
~ donations of your "USED-BUT-GOOD" hiker gear:
We will take anything you may wish to contribute to this sale,
for example, packs, tents, gloves, hats, hiker clothes of all types,
stoves, pots & pans, etc., etc., et al
,,,,,,ANYTHING you think we can sell to raise A. T. Museum funds !
https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f4f7 ~ https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f526 ~ https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f4da ~ https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f374 ~ https://mail.google.com/mail/e/26fa ~ https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f373 ~ https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f576 ~https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f456, https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f45e https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f45f, https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f45a, https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f45d , etc., etc., et al !
PLEASE BRING ITEMS to the Museum table at the Hiker Fair
early Friday morning and give them to one of us at the Museum tables
(Larry Luxenberg, Nate Shank, Noel DeCalvalcante, Bill O'Brien, or me).
Or deliver them whenever ~ the earlier the better so we have plenty of
time to sell them before the Hiker Fair closes Saturday at 5 PM.
The last time we did a benefit sale of old & good hiker gear,
everyone had a GREAT TIME ~ our ALDHA hiker friends bought needed
items at "ROCK-BOTTOM PRICES (donations really) and OUR MUSEUM
RAISED SOME MONEY ! Let's do it again !
To review 2017 GATHERING INFO, click on,
2017 ALDHA GATHERING
"See you at The Gathering !" ~ Red Wolf https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/pr...bank_ne_jp/1D0
A. T. MUSEUM HOURS OF OPERATION:
Aug 23 - Oct 29, Wed - Sun, https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f55b 12 pm - https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f553 4 pm
OPEN: Columbus Day
For directions and lodging info,
click on: DIRECTION TO THE MUSEUM
https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f33d EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f424 ................... https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f425 https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f423
SUPPORT YOUR APPALACHIAN TRAIL MUSEUM
by joining the Appalachian Trail Museum for $20 or more, and
receive an A. T. Museum Society membership for the remainder
of this year (2017) and all of next year (2018) !
FOR A LIMITED TIME: Donations of $250 or more receive
a "NO EXPIRATION" A. T. Museum Society Membership !
Fill out and mail this FORM, click on,
2017 MEMBER / DONOR FORM
$50 or more donations will be listed on a permanent plaque
to be hung in the Museum in June 2022 ~ all of a donor's
contributions through 2021 will be totaled to give the listing level
on the permanent "BUILDING FUND DONORS" June 2022 plaque !
"Your support is appreciated", Red Wolf .
PARK PROGRAMS:
F.Y.I. ~ click on,
UPCOMING PARK PROGRAMS FOR SEPTEMBER
Also click on, BIKE & HIKES WITH A PARK RANGER
MUSEUM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED :
Our A. T. Museum needs volunteer docents to man our front desk, as
well as for a host of other possible volunteer positions. We can use any
time which you may have to spare to us. For details, contact our
Museum Manager, Nathaniel Shank at < [email protected] >
Since the operation hours are shorter now, this is a good time to learn
the skills for being a docent volunteer. In November, we will have a
"VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION DINNER" to honor all our volunteers !
At this dinner a 2018 Honorary Appalachian Trail Museum Society membership
will be given to each volunteer, along with our sincere appreciation and thanks.
Many volunteer positions are always available; contact Nathaniel, Manager.
Fall Furnace Fest is approaching quickly (October 21 - 22).
Volunteers are needed for many areas (pumpkin carving, hayrides,
scarecrow making, and many more). If you are interested in being
one of our fest volunteers, reply to: <[email protected]>
We also need long sleeve shirts and long pants (any size, color,
fabric) to add to our scarecrow area.Children's sizes welcome !
Thank you for your support ! ~ See you in the park ! ~ FOPGF "
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Appalachian Trail Museum Updates
:sunALDHA DISPLAY AT THE MUSEUM ! ~ MUSEUM BENEFIT AT GATHERING ~ 1985 AT HIKE 8mm FILM ~
~ GATHERING LINK ~ & MORE !
Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,
ALDHA Coordinator Ron Burger and the ALDHA traveling exhibit
came to the Appalachian Trail Museum and, aided by Nate "Angry Bird"
the new Museum Manager, set up outside the Museum's front door! !
Helping celebrate National Trails Day at The Museum's AT Hiker Festival,
on June 3, 2017, Ron was able to do important outreach to all who came
to see our A. T. Museum. To view, click on,
ALDHA DISPLAY AT THE MUSEUM, JUNE 3, 2017
https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f31f ITEMS NEEDED FOR MUSEUM BENEFIT !
HELP FUND OUTFITTING THE UPPER MUSEUM LEVELS
~ your old, USED-BUT-GOOD Hiker Gear (ANYTHING A HIKER
MIGHT NEED) are needed for our A. T. Museum BENEFIT SALE at
the Gathering's Hiker Fair. Give your donations to Red Wolf (me),
or Larry Luxenberg (Museum President), or Angry Bird (Manager),
or Noel DeCalvalcante (Museum ALDHA Representative) at our
A. T. Museum tables Friday or Saturday as early as you can so we
have lots of time to sell them ! So, start checking now for those old,
hiker gear items in your attics, in closets, in garages, in dog houses, etc !
MORE PHOTOS OF THE JUNE 3rd. AT HIKER FESTIVAL:
To view a short slide show taken around The Museum on Nat. Trails Day,
click on this link, then scroll down 5 photos and begin watching pic
just below the sentence "Below is a slide show of pictures from
the Museum Festival June 3",
MUSEUM FESTIVAL SLIDE SHOW
~ all slide show photos courtesy of Dan Innamorato
F. Y. I. ~ https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f3412017 GATHERING , click on,
2017 ALDHA GATHERING
"See you at The Gathering !" ~ Red Wolf
A. T. MUSEUM HOURS OF OPERATION:
Aug 23 - Oct 29, Wed - Sun, https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f55b12 pm - https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f5534 pm
OPEN: Columbus Day
For directions and lodging info,
click on: DIRECTION TO THE MUSEUM
A. T. TIME CAPSULE FROM 1985 :
Since 1985 was for me personally right in the middle
of the period I was hiking AT sections, especially in the
Great Smoky's National Park for two weeks at a time in
the back country, this link from the "Summer ALDHA Newsletter"
of this 33 minute film I want share with you. The images are
like a walk back in time to a much more simple era on the AT.
To view, click on, A. T. HIKE 1985 ON 8mm FILM
FALL FEST & NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY SOON:
These two activities are upcoming in our Museum's state park !
The local organization, FOPGF, just sent out a letter in regards
to both events. To view, click on,
FRIENDS OF PINE GROVE FURNACE LETTER, 9/13/17
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STATE PARK PROGRAM'S SEPTEMBER SCHEDULE:
F.Y.I. ~ click on,
UPCOMING PARK PROGRAMS FOR SEPTEMBER
Also click on, BIKE & HIKES WITH A PARK RANGER
HAPPY TRAILS !
Robert Croyle "RED WOLF O'DA SMOKY'S" https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/pr...bank_ne_jp/1D0
A. T. Museum Membership Secretary
Membership email <[email protected]>
website: www.atmuseum.org
"Appalachian Trail Museum Updates"
:sunCHERISHED AT ARTIFACTS PRESERVED ~ PICS ABOUT THE MUSEUM ~ MUSEUM'S BENEFIT HIKER GEAR SALE ! ~
~ ~ STATE PARK'S OCTOBER PROGRAMS ~ FALL FURNACE FESTIVAL ! ~ THE 2017 GATHERING ~ & MORE !
Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,
I'd like to share some photos of some of our Museum's
most cherished AT-historical artifacts, so here is a little tour of three
of them in the exhibit case of each; and then three pics around our fine
building. To get started, artifacts of the man who had the "trail" idea,
click on,
Benton MacKaye's typewriter & felt hat
now the man most responsible for building the AT, click on,
Myron Avery's measuring wheel & other trail building equipment
and the first "AT Thru-hiker", click on,
Earl Shaffer's pith helmet, his AT book, and some hiking equipment
these next three photos are of interesting spots around the building
itself, the first pic is of the building's outside, so click on,
Our A. T. Museum in early spring 2017
then, a look inside at the hiker's corner (all WELCOME !), click on,
Museum's Hiker Corner
and, finally, a look out back and downhill, click on,
Museum fire-circle's lazy, hazy smoke
As we go into our last month of the 2017 Museum's season, it
seems only right to reflect back on this past year, as well as back to
the beginning of operations in this "Old Mill" building of ours. Much
has been accomplished in creating a first-rate museum for our beloved
Appalachian Trail through the tireless efforts of many supporters by,
not only their hard volunteer work and long hours, but through a high
degree of dedication; through the results of efforts seen everywhere
on site; through the serious and generous financial donations over the
more than 15 years (of which I know); and through the moral support
we continue to receive from all quarters ! ~ THANK YOU .
Once again, we have a little, but FUN attempt at raising some of the
much needed funding for outfitting the upper levels of The Museum ~
THE MUSEUM BENEFIT SALE of USED-BUT-GOOD HIKER GEAR
at the upcoming ALDHA GATHERING ~ and we need your help !
If you have any type of used, but service-able gear of any kind you're
not using, how about donating it to our Museum Benefit ? Just bring it
by the Museum tables at the Gathering early Friday or Saturday and hand
it to one of us at the tables. Then check by later for anything you need
and can put to good use, then purchase it "at a bargain price" !
You'll get a GOOD DEAL AND HELP YOUR Appalachian Trail Museum !
HEY ! ...that's a WIN-WIN ANYWAY YOU LOOK AT IT !
~ hikers swap good gear, and our Museum makes a little cash !
TO REVIEW https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f3412017 GATHERING , click on,
2017 ALDHA GATHERING
The Gathering !
A note to readers of these A. T. Museum Updates ~ I leave for
Atlanta - Knoxville - Bristol - Abingdon & The Gathering early
next week. I hope to write one more of these "Updates" before then,
but whatever ......... "See you at The Gathering !", Red Wolf .
And HEY ! ....bring some your used hiker gear to donate
to our Appalachian Trail Museum ? ~ RW
A. T. MUSEUM HOURS OF OPERATION:
Aug 23 - Oct 29, Wed - Sun, 12 pm - 4 pm
OPEN: Columbus Day
For directions and lodging info,
click on: DIRECTION TO THE MUSEUM
MUSEUM'S FREE PUBLIC PROGRAM THIS SUNDAY :
F. Y. I. ~ click on,
THIS SUNDAY'S MUSEUM PROGRAM BY "DRAGON FLY" !
https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f3419TH. ANNUAL FALL FURNACE FESTIVAL:https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f343 https://ssl.gstatic.com/mail/emoji/v...oji_u1f383.png https://ssl.gstatic.com/mail/emoji/v...oji_u1f34e.png https://ssl.gstatic.com/mail/emoji/v...oji_u1f33d.png
WHEN ~ SAT & SUN, OCT 21 & 22
WHERE ~ PINE GROVE FURNACE STATE PARK, PA
( - the home of our Appalachian Trail Museum)
WHAT ~ features food and craft vendors, live entertainment,
environmental education programs, historical demonstrations,
hayrides, silent auction, pumpkin carving, scarecrow making,
and campsite decorating.
PARKING ~ in the Fuller Area
"HAIRY HAND FLOAT" PROGRAM ~ at Fuller Beach at 7 PM
"Volunteers are needed"
F.Y.I. ~ about the FALL FURNACE FESTIVAL and
THE OCTOBER PARK PROGRAMS,
( ~ note: THIS SUNDAY IS OCT. 1st. !), click on,
STATE PARK'S OCTOBER PROGRAMS !
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SEPTEMBER 29th. & 30th. PARK PROGRAMS SCHEDULE:
F.Y.I. ~ click on,
UPCOMING PARK PROGRAMS FOR SEPTEMBER
Also click on, BIKE & HIKES WITH A PARK RANGER
HAPPY TRAILS !
Robert Croyle "RED WOLF O'DA SMOKY'S" https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/pr...bank_ne_jp/1D0
A. T. Museum Membership Secretary
Membership email <[email protected]>
website: www.atmuseum.org
"Appalachian Trail Museum Updates"
:sunAT HIGHLIGHTS FROM OVERMOUNTAIN SHELTER TO PARTNERSHIP SHELTER ! ~ MUSEUM BENEFIT ~
~ ~ THE GATHERING ~ & MORE !
Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,
If you are going to The Gathering, there in southwest Virginia,
you will be near a few of the well-known, beloved AT highlights.
You may wish to tour them or do some hiking in the area, so
here are a few of them in pics. Even if not attending the Gathering,
or having never been in this area, I hope you enjoy these pics.
Click on,
AT PICS - OVERMOUNTAIN SHELTER TO PARTNERSHIP SHELTER
For some more "wild-ponies" click on, and scroll down 3 pages,
GRAYSON HIGHLAND PONIES
And here are a few more I really like too, lick on, click on,
GRAYSON HIGHLANDS STATE PARK
click on,
OLD ORCHARD SHELTER
Click on,
CREEPER TRAIL BRIDGE - CREEK JUNCTION
And further north up I-81, I especially like, click on,
CHESTNUT KNOB SHELTER ABOVE BURKE'S GARDEN, VA
Click on,
FROM GARDEN MOUNTAIN NEAR CHESTNUT KNOB SHELTER
MUSEUM BENEFIT - AT HIKER FAIR
SALE of USED-BUT-GOOD HIKER GEAR
WHERE: ~ the upcoming ALDHA GATHERING
WHEN: ~ at the Museum tables early Friday or Saturday
~ and we need your help ?
Bring your contributions of old, used, hiker gear of any kind and hand
it to one of us at the tables. Then check by later for anything you need
and can put to good use, then purchase it "at a bargain price" !
You'll get a GOOD DEAL AND HELP YOUR Appalachian Trail Museum !
HEY ! ...that's a WIN-WIN ANYWAY YOU LOOK AT IT !
~ hikers swap good gear, and our Museum makes a little cash !
TO REVIEW https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f3412017 GATHERING , click on,
2017 ALDHA GATHERING
"See you at the Gathering" ! ~ Red Wolf .
A. T. MUSEUM HOURS OF OPERATION:
Aug 23 - Oct 29, Wed - Sun, https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f55b12 pm - https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f553 4 pm
OPEN: Columbus Day
For directions and lodging info,
click on:DIRECTION TO THE MUSEUM
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"TRAIL MAGIC", GRANDMA GATEWOOD FILM ENJOYS SUCCESS !
To review a letter from Bette Lou, responsible the promotion
of Grandma Gatewood's story, click on,
LETTER RE. "TRAIL MAGIC" ABOUT GRANDMA GATEWOOD
HAPPY TRAILS !
Robert "RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S" Croyle https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/pr...bank_ne_jp/1D0
A. T. Museum Membership Secretary
Membership email <[email protected]>
website: www.atmuseum.org
Appalachian Trail Museum Updates - 10/14/17
:sun THE GATHERING ~ 2018 AT HALL OF FAME CHANGES ~ STATE PARK PROGRAMS ~
~ ~ OCT. VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER ~ AUTUMN MOUNTAIN COLOR ~ & MORE !
Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,
Here is your Appalachian Trail Museum news in a new format !
I hope you approve, but I appreciate all comments, so let me hear
from you either yeah or nay, positive or negative, please.
To view, click on AND scroll down all the way to the end (22 pages !),
"Appalachian Trail Museum Updates" - 10/14/17
HAPPY TRAILS !
Robert "RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S" Croyle
A. T. Museum Membership Secretary
"Appalachian Trail Museum Updates", Oct 18, 2017
:sunSPECIAL THRU-HIKE ~ END OF SEASON ~ FALL FURNACE FESTIVAL ~ PARK PROGRAMS & MORE !
Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,
The 2017 A. T. Museum season has been a SUCCESS !
We are open this week and next, then closed until spring,
except for an occasional opening for special groups; the
Museum Manager is the "go-to" person to schedule a special
opening for your group. His email is <[email protected]>.
SPECIAL THRU-HIKE
TO HONOR EARL SHAFFER'S 70 TH. ANNIVERSARY HIKE:
Earl Shaffer's grand niece, Kimberly Shaffer, decided to celebrate
the 70th. anniversary of Earl's first thru hike the best way she
knows how - - by following in his footsteps and setting off on an
AT thru-hike in 2018. More details, click on,
KIMBERLY SHAFFER TO CELEBRATE EARL WITH HIKE !
A. T. MUSEUM HOURS OF OPERATION:
LAST 2 WEEKS ! ~ MUSEUM CLOSES FOR WINTER 10/29
Aug 23 - Oct 29, Wed - Sun, https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f55b 12 pm - https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f553 4 pm
For directions and lodging info,
click on: DIRECTION TO THE MUSEUM
https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f3419TH. ANNUAL FALL FURNACE FESTIVALhttps://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f343 https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f33d https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f34ehttps://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f383
WHEN ~ THIS SAT & SUN, OCT 21 & 22 !
WHERE ~ PINE GROVE FURNACE STATE PARK, PA
( - the home of our Appalachian Trail Museum)
WHAT ~ features food and craft vendors, live entertainment,
environmental education programs, historical demonstrations,
hayrides, silent auction, pumpkin carving, scarecrow making,
and campsite decorating.
PARKING ~ in the Fuller Area
"HAIRY HAND FLOAT" PROGRAM ~ at Fuller Beach at 7 PM
F.Y.I. ~ about the FALL FURNACE FESTIVAL and
THE OCTOBER PARK PROGRAMS,
( ~ note: THIS SUNDAY IS OCT. 21st. !), click on,
STATE PARK'S OCTOBER PROGRAMS !
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HAPPY TRAILS !
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A. T. Museum Membership Secretary
Membership email <[email protected]>
website: www.atmuseum.org
"Appalachian Trail Museum Updates" ~ Nov 5, 2017
:sun2017 MUSEUM PRESIDENT'S PROGRESS REPORT ~
~ MUSEUM INTERIOR PICS ~ AUTUMN PICS ~ & MORE !
Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,
Our Appalachian Trail Museum is now closed for the winter,
except for the occasional "Special Group".
It is obviously the time to review the past year, observe our
successes, and review our plans for the continued expansion
into the remainder of our "Old Mill" building !
Here for your review is the latest posting of
Appalachian Trail Museum Updates, which contains
the Museum President's "2017 Progress Report" !
click on,
"APPALACHIAN TRAIL MUSEUM UPDATES", Nov. 3, 2017
We are well into the new "Building Fund (2017 - 2021)"
fundraising campaign ~ contributions already since January 1st.
are more than $20,000 ! Thank you our financial supporters;
you are making our A. T. Museum possible and enabling the Museum
to enjoy the success it has achieved. Your support is appreciated.
Sincerely,
Robert "Red Wolf o'da Smoky's" Croyle
A. T. Museum Membership Secretary
515 Pennsylvania Avenue, APT 1403
Savannah, Georgia 31404-1892
"Appalachian Trail Museum Updates", NOV 10, 2017
:sunVOLUNTEER RECOGNITION LUNCH ~ TOUR OF MUSEUM'S OUTSIDE (south-side) ~
~ 2018 AT HALL OF FAME BANQUET PRESS RELEASE ! & MORE !
Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,
The Appalachian Trail Museum closed for the winter;
it will reopen in April 2018. Last weekend on Sunday,
November 5th., the annual Volunteer Recognition Lunch
was held at Ironmaster's Mansion (just west of the Museum) !
Each year we recognize our faithful volunteers, with special
awards for different categories of service, and everyone received
a 2018 Honorary A. T. Museum Membership; a membership card;
an acknowledgement note of gratitude; and one of our special
A. T. Museum car-window decals ! These volunteers make it
possible for our Appalachian Trail Museum to keep its doors open.
They deserve a big "THANK YOU" from us all.
There was quite a crowd, as usual, with plenty of good food, as
well as some excellent conversations. The lunch was enjoyed by all !
Later my shuttle driver friend, Michael Gelinas, and I rambled about
the Ironmaster's property snapping some photos; at the end
of the pics is a list of our honored Volunteers ! Here is the link
to these photos ~ click on,
IRONMASTER'S PHOTOS & MUSEUM VOLUNTEERS
We also wandered down to the Museum and took a series of
photos from the downhill side. They really give a different perspective
of the "MASSIVE" construction of the ramps to the upper levels !
Click on,
RECENT OUTSIDE TOUR OF MUSEUM"S SOUTH SIDE
SUPPORT YOUR A. T. MUSEUM NOW ! ~ 3 METHODS:
~ ~ PRINT CLEARLY ~ ~
1.) PRINT OUT THIS FORM AND MAIL IN ~
click on, MAIL-IN FORM (MUSEUM PHOTO IN COLOR)
OR ~ click on, MAIL-IN FORM (black & white script only)
2.) CONTRIBUTE ELECTRONICALLY, click on,
and scroll down to the “Donate” button for our Pay Pal link,
SUPPORT 2017 - 2021 BUILDING FUND CAMPAIGN
3.) Mail a check with your name; mailing address, email address to:
A. T. Museum
H. Jay Sexton
1120 Pine Grove Road
Gardners, PA 17324
2017 PROGRESS REPORT by Larry Luxenberg, President:
click on,
2017 PROGRESS REPORT BY MUSEUM PRESIDENT
2018 AT HALL OF FAME BANQUET
~ NOV 10, PRESS RELEASE :
The 8th. Annual Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame Banquet
will be held on Friday, May 4th, 2018 at the Allenberry Resort in
Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania. The highlight of the Banquet will be
the induction of the 2018 Class of the AT Hall of Fame.The banquet
returns to Allenberry Resort Inn and Playhouse located just
a few steps from the Appalachian Trail in Boiling Springs, PA.
Click on,
2018 AT HALL OF FAME - - NOV 10, PRESS RELEASE
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Robert Croyle "RED WOLF O'DA SMOKY'S"
A. T. Museum Membership Secretary
"Appalachian Trail Museum Updates", Nov 17, 2017
:sunMUSEUM MANAGER'S PODCAST ~ 2018 AT HALL OF FAME BANQUET & RECEPTION ~
~ MAINE IAT CHAPTER'S FALL NEWSLETTER ! ~ & MORE !
Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,
Autumn is fast taking us to winter, as the Thanksgiving holidays
near us. Here are a few photos at The Museum and on the AT !
Click on, A SERIES OF RANDOM PICS FOR YOUR PLEASURE:
Emily Morman, based in Washington, D.C., does
podcasts about "museums with unusual collections";
she interviewed our Museum Manager, Nate Shank, recently
and produce a podcast. Basically, she hooked a microphone
to Nate's shirt and talked with him about the AT and The Museum.
Click on,
PODCAST WITH MUSEUM MANAGER ~ scroll down to Episode #6
2018 AT HALL OF FAME BANQUET & RECEPTION:
On October 26, Jim Foster, AT Hall of Fame Chair, wrote,
" I am pleased to announce that Buc Hill Aces will perform at
the 2018 AT Hall of Fame Banquet reception. You may remember
that they performed at the State Park on the Saturday after
the 2017 Banquet. Many Pennsylvania folks know one group
member, Brian Lockman, President & CEO, Penn. Cable Network,
PCN." Here is a short video of them, click on,
BUC HILL ACES SHORT VIDEO
FALL NEWSLETTER ~ MAINE CHAPTER IAT/SIA :
Here is the latest news from the Maine Chapter of the IAT.
Of interest to us, in particular, are mentions about:
~ Stars Over Katahdin 2017
largest area of pristine night sky east of Mississippi River !
~ Bark Camp Meadow
mentioned in the book The Call of Katahdin, this location is
on the East Branch of the Penobscot River
~ Appalachian Trail Museum <- NICE PLUG FOR THE MUSEUM
borrowed from one of our earlier artifact-photo articles !
~ Honorary Directors
Dave Startzell - Executive Director, A. T. C. for 35 years and
Governor Joseph E. Brennan - Governor, State Rep, and
U.S. House Rep, and Maine Attorney General.
~ Roxanne Quimby
worked on land conservation and the dream of creating
a special park in the North Woods of Maine
F.Y.I. ~ click on,
FALL NEWSLETTER - MAINE CHAPTER IAT/SIA
We are well into the new "Building Fund (2017 - 2021)"
fundraising campaign ~ contributions already since January 1st.
are more than $23,500 ! Thank you our financial supporters !
You are making our A. T. Museum possible and enabling the Museum
to enjoy success it has achieved. Your support is appreciated.
CONTRIBUTION METHODS FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE:
ELECTRONIC CONTRIBUTION METHOD, click on
and scroll down to "Donate" button for our Pay Pal link,
SUPPORT 2017 - 2021 BUILDING FUND CAMPAIGN
CONTRIBUTION VIA U. S. MAIL BY WRITTEN FORM:
1.) click on, MAIL-IN FORM (MUSEUM PHOTO IN COLOR)
OR
2.) click on, MAIL-IN FORM (black & white script only)
OR
3.) with NO FORM mail a check with your name and address to:
A. T. MUSEUM
1120 Pine Grove Road
Gardners, PA 17324
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82-YEAR-OLD, OLDEST TO COMPLETE AT HIKE:
Conquering the 2,189 mile AT is no easy feat at any age.
But that what Dale "Gray Beard" Sanders of Barlett, Kentucky did
this past October 26th, after having started out in March 2016,
he became the oldest hiker to thru-hike the trail !
F. Y. I. ~ click on,
DALE SANDERS, OLDEST HIKER TO COMPLETE AT THRU-HIKE
HAPPY TRAILS !
Robert "Red Wolf o'da Smoky's" Croyle
A. T. Museum Membership Secretary
"Appalachian Trail Museum Updates", Nov 22, 2017
:sunHAPPY THANKSGIVING ! ~ RANDOM "COLD-PHOTOS" ~ A CHALLENGE, A PUZZLE ? ~ SATELLITE MAP ~ & MORE !
Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,
All of us here at the Appalachian Trail Museum wish
you the VERY BEST FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
Have a "HAPPY THANKSGIVING" !
Here in late November, as the days have grown
ever noticeably shorter, the onset of winter is at hand.
For your enjoyment, I have collected some random
photos of winter along the AT. Click on,
A SERIES OF RANDOM "COLD-PHOTOS" !
A HOLIDAY CHALLENGE -> AN APPALACHIAN TRAIL PUZZLE:
Can you find the "line" drawn on the satellite map which denotes the AT
from Springer Mountain, GA to Katahdin, Maine ?
HINTS: - it will take some pointing and clicking !
scroll down to map; point and click with your mouse;
enlarge by clicking on "zoom'; and click on-hold-and-drag to find MAINE,
then click on "zoom" or the "+" symbol in the upper left to enlarge.
Click on,
SATELLITE MAP ~ U.S. GROUND LIGHT POLLUTION OF NIGHT SKY
Here is the article from the Maine IAT Fall Newsletter,
Click on,
ARTICLE REGARDING STARS OVER KATAHDIN
YEAR-END MAILING ~ PROGRESS REPORT:
I am very happy to report that the early returns from our mailing
have been encouraging. MANY THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT !
Thank you our financial supporters ! You make our A. T. Museum
possible and enable the Museum to enjoy success .
Your support is appreciated.
CONTRIBUTION METHODS FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE:
ELECTRONIC CONTRIBUTION METHOD, click on
and scroll down to "Donate" button for our Pay Pal link,
SUPPORT 2017 - 2021 BUILDING FUND CAMPAIGN
CONTRIBUTION VIA U. S. MAIL BY WRITTEN FORM:
1.) click on, MAIL-IN FORM (MUSEUM PHOTO IN COLOR)
OR
2.) click on, MAIL-IN FORM (black & white script only)
OR
3.) with NO FORM mail a check with your name and address to:
A. T. MUSEUM
1120 Pine Grove Road
Gardners, PA 17324
"A. T. Museum ~ Updates" (~ our thread in Whiteblaze ):
Visit our thread on the AT blog website Whiteblaze, click on,
"APPALACHIAN TRAIL MUSEUM UPDATES", Nov.17, post # 697
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HAPPY TRAILS !
Robert "Red Wolf o'da Smoky's" Croyle
A. T. Museum Membership Secretary
"Appalachian Trail Museum Updates", Nov. 29, 2017
:sunTHE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE ! ~ THE A. T. MUSEUM ONLINE STORE ! https://ssl.gstatic.com/mail/emoji/v...oji_u1f60a.png
~ ~ ~ (you shopping help needed ?) ~ & SOME EXTRA-FINE PHOTOS !
Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,
December is upon us, and with it the holidays !
SUPPORT YOUR A. T. MUSEUM &
GIFT QUALITY AT PRESENTS ! ~ at the same time !
PURCHASE FROM OUR ONLINE STORE : https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f5f3
Purchase one of the many fine items available from
our "ONLINE STORE". The offerings there include
many books https://ssl.gstatic.com/mail/emoji/v...oji_u1f4da.png , CD's/DVD's https://ssl.gstatic.com/mail/emoji/v...oji_u1f4bf.pnghttps://ssl.gstatic.com/mail/emoji/v...oji_u1f4c0.png , T-shirts & hats https://ssl.gstatic.com/mail/emoji/v...oji_u1f3a9.png https://ssl.gstatic.com/mail/emoji/v...oji_u1f455.png,
AT maps, and AT souvenirs ! Click on this link, and then one of
each item category on the left (Note: point at each item
in a category and click on it to enlarge it) :
ONLINE STORE ~ GIFTS !
When you are ready with items to purchase, click on
the "CART" tab in the upper right, then the "CHECKOUT".
https://mail.google.com/mail/e/26c4 ~ 0 ~> HELP OUR MUSEUM <~ 0 ~ https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f4e6
https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f983 WHENEVER YOU SHOP ON LINE ! : https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f3bf https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f6cd
You can also help The Museum when you do all of your shopping
on Amazon.com by following the link below. When you click on it,
it takes you to Amazon Smile, then select "A. T. Museum"
as your charity. A small percentage of your purchase
will go to The Museum ! https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f60a
http://www.atmuseum.org/uploads/5/5/...mile01.png?210
Please, do not forget our A. T. Museum. If you have
received one of our year-end mailing letters, make use
of the contribution form and return envelope now
before the DEC 31 DEADLINE for your 2017 IRS receipt !
This campaign runs until Dec 2021, with a new permanent plaque
hung in The Museum June 2022 after the AT Hall of Fame Banquet.
If you did not receive our letter, click on
this link for all the details and more ! :
"APPALACHIAN TRAIL MUSEUM UPDATES", Nov. 3, 2017
We are well into the new "Building Fund (2017 - 2021)"
fundraising campaign ~ contributions already since November 1st.
are more than $27,500 ! Thank you our financial supporters !
You are making our A. T. Museum possible and enabling the Museum
to enjoy success it has achieved. Your support is appreciated.
CONTRIBUTION METHODS FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE:
ELECTRONIC CONTRIBUTION METHOD, click on
and scroll down to "Donate" button for our Pay Pal link,
SUPPORT 2017 - 2021 BUILDING FUND CAMPAIGN
CONTRIBUTION VIA U. S. MAIL BY WRITTEN FORM:
1.) click on,MAIL-IN FORM (MUSEUM PHOTO IN COLOR)
OR
2.) click on, MAIL-IN FORM (black & white script only)
OR
3.) with NO FORM mail a check with your name and address to:
A. T. MUSEUM
1120 Pine Grove Road
Gardners, PA 17324
"A. T. Museum ~ Updates" (~ our thread in Whiteblaze ):
Visit our thread on the AT blog website Whiteblaze, click on,
"APPALACHIAN TRAIL MUSEUM UPDATES", Nov. 22, 2017
ARE YOU SUBSCRIBED FOR THESE MUSEUM UPDATES ?
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Appalachian Trail Museum updates, please click on and fill out
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it will tell you so and you need do nothing more:SUBSCRIBE
TRAIL PHOTOS: https://ssl.gstatic.com/mail/emoji/v...oji_u1f4f8.png
Here are 2 Maine photos I want to share with you,
~ ~ be sure to click on the "+" tab to enlarge pic: click on,
ON ROAD FROM MILLENOCKET TO BAXTER STATE PARK, ME
and click on:~ KATAHDIN ALPENGLOW
(NOTE - the AT goes up Katahdin in the valley below the ridge
to the left, where Katahdin Stream Camp is located ! The white
on the mountain to the left is a large landslide) !
HAPPY TRAILS !
Robert "Red Wolf o'da Smoky's" Croyle
A. T. Museum Membership Secretary
"Appalachian Trail Museum Updates", Dec 2, 2017
:sun2018 AT HALL OF FAME PRESS RELEASE ! ~ FOPGF LETTER (FIRST DAY HIKE) ~
~ ~ HOLIDAY FLASH MOB ! ~ TRAIL PICS & MORE !
Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,
2018 A. T. HALL OF FAME:
The 8th. annual Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame Banquet
returns to the Allenberry Resort this coming May 4, 2018 !
First we have a nomination survey we send out to all to secure
nominations for the 2018 AT Hall of Fame inductees; then in
early April the 2018 inductees will be announced ! The actual
induction ceremony on Friday, May 4, 2019 will be at
the Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame Banquet.
Nominations are now being accepted, both online and by
paper, until the January 31st, DEADLINE !
F. Y. I. ~ click on,
NOMINATION SURVEY - 2018 AT HALL OF FAME
A LETTER FROM "FRIENDS of PINE GROVE FURNACE":
" Hello Friends !
Please join us on New Year's Day for an invigorating hike in
our beautiful park ! A great way to start the year !
HAPPY HOLIDAY & PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR !
Thank you for all your support in 2017 ! ~ FOPGF "
F. Y. I. ~ click on, 2018 FIRST DAY HIKE BY FOPGF
SOME MUSICAL HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT:
I hope you enjoy this musical interlude.
Note, click on "SKIP AD" at the beginning and then,
click on the "FULL SCREEN" icon.
F. Y. I. ~ click on,
DENVER AIRPORT HOLIDAY FLASH MOB !
SUPPORT YOUR A. T. MUSEUM &
GIFT QUALITY AT PRESENTS ! ~ ~ ~
PURCHASE FROM OUR ONLINE STORE :
Purchase one of the many fine items available from
our "ONLINE STORE". The offerings there include
many books, CD's/DVD's, T-shirts & hats, AT maps,
and AT souvenirs ! Click on this link, and then one of
each item category on the left (Note: point at each item
in a category and click on it to enlarge it) :
ONLINE STORE ~ GIFTS !
When you are ready with items to purchase, click on
the "CART" tab in the upper right, then the "CHECKOUT".
WHENEVER YOU SHOP ON LINE:
You can also help The Museum when you do all of your shopping
on Amazon.com by following the link below. When you click on it,
it takes you to Amazon Smile, then select "A. T. Museum"
as your charity. A small percentage of your purchase
will go to The Museum !
http://www.atmuseum.org/uploads/5/5/...mile01.png?210
2017 MUSEUM PRESIDENT'S PROGRESS REPORT:
If you have received one of our year-end mailing letters,
make use of the contribution form and return envelope now
before the DEC 31 DEADLINE for your 2017 IRS receipt !
This campaign runs until Dec 2021, with a new permanent plaque
hung in The Museum June 2022 after the AT Hall of Fame Banquet.
If you did not receive our letter, click on
this link for all the details and more ! :
"APPALACHIAN TRAIL MUSEUM UPDATES", Nov. 3, 2017
THE NEW "Building Fund (2017 - 2021)" CAMPAIGN:
Contributions are more than $30,000 !
Thank you our financial supporters ! You are making
our A. T. Museum possible and a success .
Red Wolf says, "Your support is appreciated.
Donors will be listed on June 2022 permanent plaque !
Contributions between now and Dec 2021 will be totaled
to give the individual's final listing level".
CONTRIBUTION METHODS :
ELECTRONIC CONTRIBUTION, click on
and scroll down to "Donate" button for our Pay Pal link,
SUPPORT 2017 - 2021 BUILDING FUND CAMPAIGN
CONTRIBUTION VIA U. S. MAIL:
1.) click on, MAIL-IN FORM (MUSEUM PHOTO IN COLOR)
OR
2.) click on, MAIL-IN FORM (black & white script only)
OR
3.) with NO FORM mail a check with your name and addressto:
A. T. MUSEUM
1120 Pine Grove Road
Gardners, PA 17324
"A. T. Museum ~ Updates" (~ our thread in Whiteblaze ):
Visit our thread on the AT blog website Whiteblaze, click on,
"APPALACHIAN TRAIL MUSEUM UPDATES", Nov. 29, 2017, #699
ARE YOU SUBSCRIBED FOR THESE MUSEUM UPDATES ?
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it will tell you so and you need do nothing more: SUBSCRIBE
TRAIL PHOTOS:
Here are some interesting "RANDOM AT PHOTOS" ~ ENJOY !
F. Y. I. ~ click on, RANDOM AT PHOTOS FOR DEC 2, 2017
HAPPY TRAILS !
Robert "Red Wolf o'da Smoky's" Croyle
A. T. Museum Membership Secretary