Message-ID: <20080626120454.S2OUP.134314.root@webfep16> Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:04:54 -0500 From: <scandinavia@tds.net> Subject: News Release
NEWS RELEASE - JUNE 26, 2008
WAUPACA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETIES
To create awareness of the historical museums and sites located within Waup
aca County, a “Passport to History” program has recently be
en launched. The local historical societies of Clintonville, Iola, Marion,
New London, Scandinavia, and Waupaca are involved in funding and promoting
the program. In addition, the Fremont and Rural organizations are assisting
with promotion.
A 20 page “passport” has been printed which contains inform
ation on each participating historical society and what it has to offer vis
itors. It encourages not only tourists, but also those living in Waupaca Co
unty, to visit these sites and learn more about our area heritage.
Upon visiting each of the historical sites, the passport holders will have
their document stamped with a “visa” indicating they have b
een there. As an incentive for persons to visit all the sites, there will b
e a drawing at the end of the season for a $100 U.S. Savings Bond, plus two
1-year memberships to the Wisconsin Historical Society.
“Passports” are available at each of the historical sites i
n Waupaca County, and also at selected antique shops, restaurants, and tour
ist information centers.
For more information on this program contact Doug Watson, (715) 467-2729. e
-mail: dwatson@tds.net