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Much to see and do on Heritage Day

Tuesday, December 5th, 2017

MarshHouse1Nearly 2,000 people enjoyed the 4th Annual Heritage Day at Marsh Creek State Park this year. In addition to a look inside the 161-year-old Stone House, they got a chance to pet farm animals, rope a “steer,” see an ancient archaeology site, go on two hikes, hear some great live music, and learn about many of the Trust’s partner agencies that manage the open spaces all around. Thanks to photographers Glenn Gehlke and Mike Oria, here’s a bit of what went on.

Lots of informational booths awaited the crowd just outside the historic John Marsh Stone House. Photo by Mike Oria
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A replica covered wagon showed how the westward-bound emigrants traveled. Photo by Glenn Gehlke
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A haunting photo of the Stone House, bricks from the house itself, and items of apparel were available at the souvenir booth run by Helen Eldredge, right. Photo by Mike Oria
Ginny Karlberg talks about the lives of frontier women. Photo by Mike Oria
The trek around the Marsh Creek Reservoir led by Tim Jensen of County Flood Contol added a second hike to the day's activities. Ger Erickson led a similar group on the vista hike overlooking the park and its surroundings. Photo by Mike Oria
Executive Director Rick Lemyre answered questions for people getting a look inside the iconic Stone House. Photo by Mike Oria
It's hoped that the steel supports will soon be removed from inside the house, and visitors will be able to go inside. Photo by Mike Oria
A conceptual drawing of the interpretive center could look like. The center would allow the Marsh Creek State Park to be open on a regular basis,. Image by SDG Architects.
Brentwood Rotary supplied the hungry crowd with hot dogs, and Brentwood Fine Meats donated their famous ti-tip sandwiches. Photo by Mike Oria
A haunting photo of the Stone House, bricks from the house itself, and items of apparel were available at the souvenir booth run by Helen Eldredge, right. Photo by Mike Oria
Cows weren't the only livestock brought by the Spirited Sanctuary members who also belong to the Knightsen 4H and Future Farmers of America. Photo by Mike Oria
Heritage Day was made possible by these generous sponsors. Photo by Mike Oria
If you ever wondered what life was like for fur trappers when John Marsh was plying the trade (in addition to his medical practice), you had a hands-on chance to learn about it at Heritage Day. Photo by Glenn Gehlke
Tim Jensen of County Flood Control (center, in tan hat) drew a big crowd for a hike around the Marsh Creek Reservoir. Photo by Glenn Gehlke
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