Good morning, Jackson County. Step back in time this month as history comes alive through multiple lenses in our community. Clara Weisheit's pioneering photography from the 1920s will transform the Great Bend Museum on May 17, offering a remarkable window into an era of profound change through the eyes of an independent female banker. Her meticulously preserved snapshots of everyday life between world wars provide an intimate glimpse of history that formal portraits of the era simply couldn't capture.
The celebration of our past continues at Ravenswood Library's "Hands-On History" event, where visitors can try historic skills and games on May 16. Meanwhile, the sounds of celebration will fill the air at the Scioto County Fairgrounds, where the 27th annual Spring Jubilee brings nationally-known gospel performers to the community. From visual time capsules to interactive experiences to harmonious traditions, our region's rich heritage takes center stage this week.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
📷 Clara Weisheit's photos reveal a pioneering woman's view of 1920s America. The Great Bend Museum in Ravenswood, West Virginia will unveil "Behind Clara's Lens," showcasing this independent banker's remarkable photography on May 17. Unlike formal portraits of her era, Weisheit's candid images captured everyday life, her travels to Canada, Bermuda and Cuba, and her deep connection to her hometown. Her meticulously cataloged collection, rescued from an estate auction after her 1965 death, provides a unique window into life between two world wars, the women's suffrage movement, and Prohibition. The 1920s-themed exhibit opening will feature blues music, dancing, and vintage cars.
📚 History comes alive at Ravenswood Library's hands-on event. "Hands-On History" will transform the Ravenswood Library on May 16 with interactive activities designed to connect visitors with the past. From 1:30 to 5:30 p.m., participants can enjoy historic skills stations, classic games like hoop rolling and marbles, toy making, and a special scrapbooking project featuring the Clara Weisheit collection. The day's highlight includes a History Alive! portrayal of decorated military officer Colonel Ruby Bradley, bringing her inspirational World War II story to the community.
🎤 Gospel music fills the air at 27th annual Spring Jubilee. The week-long event hosted by Evangelistic Outreach kicks off Monday at the Scioto County Fairgrounds in Lucasville. Nationally-known performers including 11th Hour, Karen Peck & New River, and other Gospel groups will take the stage each night alongside a volunteer choir. Dr. Calvin Ray Evans, the ministry's director, highlights how multiple churches come together to organize this special community gathering. The free admission event takes place in a covered pavilion, ensuring it will proceed rain or shine.
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The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul.
-Psalm 23:1-3
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