Calendar of Events

Our member programs are normally held the third Wednesday of the month.

On May 19, 2010, we'll have a program on John Marvin and his family. Marvin was one of Milan's founders. Ron Morey will present this program.

On Wednesday, June 16, 2010 there will be a program by Ken Baumann, held at his military museum. Ron is working on a list of Civil War veterans from the area and hopes to have it available for this meeting.

On Wednesday, July 21, 2010, we'll have a tour of the new park in York Township, located just west of the Kroger store on the south side of Mooreville Road. John Farmer, who was involved in the creation of this park, will give a talk.

On Wednesday, August 18, we'll have our annual pot luck picnic at the Hack House.

All the programs mentioned here are in the evening, usually at 7 p.m. although the Hack House picnic may start earlier.

MEETINGS OF MILAN AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

On June 2, 2010, we will have the kickoff for the annual Milan Fair-- a fabulous parade with floats, music, and fire trucks. There will be entertainment, rides, snacks, games, and goodies. we should have floats with a 125 theme, celebrating Milan's 125 anniversary. In 1885, 125years ago, Milan became a village. It's our anniversary. Let's party!!

The fantastic annual fireworks display is scheduled in Milan June 4, 2010 as part of the fair. Bring a lawn chair; some people bring bug spray also. There will be music, popcorn, and fun; then the street lights are turned out. The magic moment arrives!! Oooohh! Aaahhh! Wow, look at that!!! Milan has some of the best fireworks in the midwest.

The planning committee for the celebration of Milan's 125th anniversary as a village-- meeting dates will be posted here as the information becomes available to the webmaster.

OTHER EVENTS:

On April 22, at 6:30 p.m., the Milan Public Library will present Martha Churchill as a speaker, to talk about her new book "Milan" published by Arcadia Publications. Churchill will explain how she aquired the information and pictures for the book, and what the publishers required.

 

Last Changed on March 24, 2010