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Restored "Indian Hunter" Rededicated on Oct. 27

10/28/2018

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Indian Hunter Urbana
Dr. Ward Lutz with Mayor Bill Bean
The recently-restored “Indian Hunter” sculpture was rededicated Saturday morning Oct. 27, 2018 at
Oak Dale Cemetery, Urbana.
 
Mayor Bill Bean presided and first introduced Marty Reich who described the project and how it came
about.  He thanked all sponsors who are listed on a plaque attached to the base of the sculpture.
Mayor Bean then introduced Dr. Ward Lutz who distributed copies of the original program held
June 29, 1914.  
 
Dr. Lutz went on to list some of the accomplishments of John Quincy Adams Ward, America’s premier sculptor in the Nineteenth Century and suggested that Ward, an Urbana native, would have been pleased to have this sculpture marking his grave.  He then read a letter lauding Ward written for the 1914 dedication by sculptor Daniel Chester French, a student of Ward’s, and noted that French was best known for his design of Abraham Lincoln’s statue in the Lincoln Memorial.  
 
Artist Mike Major then spoke to the aesthetic details of the sculpture and the restoration process
which he did.  
 
About 35 people attended in inclement weather.
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Historical Museum Levy is a True Bargain

10/26/2018

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by Terri Marratta

Educational Outreach Chair, Champaign County Historical Museum

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"A child educated only at school is an uneducated child."  In making this remark philosopher George Santayana was not criticizing schools. Rather he was speaking to the benefit of an education not solely confined to the four walls of a classroom. Having spent thirty-five years as a classroom teacher myself, I can attest to the truth of his statement.
Teachers are always looking for ways to spark their students' interest in their subject matter. For me personally, as a teacher of history to young people who sometimes struggle to see the relevance of the past on their lives, it was often a challenge to make my lessons come alive to draw them in. Regardless of how well organized a lesson plan was, my students were always more engaged if the learning was experiential, such as interacting with a visual aid, rather than passively listening to a lecture.

The Champaign County Historical Museum is a treasure trove of over 13,000 artifacts which could bring history to life for Champaign County students and the public in general IF it is more readily accessible. Presently, lacking a dedicated source of steady income, the museum's hours of operation are quite limited due to the forced reliance on volunteer help, thus greatly restricting the museum's ability to serve the interests of the county.

On November 6th CCHS is seeking passage of a 3/10 mil operating levy to finance and expand educational outreach and hours of operation. The effective cost of the levy amounts to $10/year on a $100,000 property. For a nominal cost Champaign County residents will realize an exponential benefit, the very definition of a bargain. Please join me on November 6th in voting "YES" for the Champaign County Historical Museum levy. As Santayana also said, "Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”
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CCHS Events in October & November

10/9/2018

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“The Indian Hunter”

At 10:00 AM on Saturday Oct. 27,  J.Q.A. Ward’s sculpture “The Indian Hunter" will be rededicated at Oak Dale Cemetery, Urbana, and the public is invited. Earlier this year, CCHS members Marty and Lynn Reich noticed that the sculpture was showing signs of deterioration. They coordinated a campaign that resulted in the complete restoration of Ward’s piece by local artist Mike Major.

John Quincy Adams Ward, the grandson of Col. William Ward, was America’s premier sculptor in the Nineteenth Century; there are six of his pieces in New York’s Central Park alone including the original of our “Indian Hunter.” CCHS is a co-sponsor of the restoration and will provide historical background at the event.
John Quincy Adams Ward's
John Quincy Adams Ward's "The Indian Hunter"

"Civil War, Agriculture, and Politics: Three Stories"

At 2:00 pm on Sunday Oct. 28  former CCHS board member, Dr. Tim Thoresen, will present a program based upon his new book River, Reaper, Rail entitled "Civil War, Agriculture, and Politics: Three Stories” at the CCHS Museum, 809 E. Lawn Ave.
 
River, Reaper, Rail: Agriculture and Identity in Ohio’s Mad River Valley, 1795–1885 tells the story of farmers and technology in Ohio’s Champaign County and its Mad River Valley from the beginnings of white settlement in 1795 through the decades after the Civil War.  His presentation will include a number of stories about Champaign County not included in the book such as his account of the origination of the statue in Monument Square.  Attendees can purchase signed copies at a reduced price.
Dr. Tim Thoresen
Dr. Tim Thoresen

"Notable Women of Champaign County"

At 6:30 pm on Tuesday Nov. 13, CCHS will host a meeting of Soroptimist International of Urbana, Ohio, who will present a program by Gloria Malone, Champaign County Reference Librarian, about local women from all walks of life who helped make Champaign County what it is today.  From the first woman prosecuting attorney in Ohio to a woman who was repeatedly arrested for selling beer on Sunday, the stories abound.  The museum and program are open to the public and prospective members are particularly invited.
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"The Glacial Kame in Champaign County"
 
At 2:00 pm on Sunday Nov. 18, well-known archeologist Bob Converse will present a program on Native American  settlements near and around Champaign County.

The Champaign County Historical Society is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization that preserves, protects, archives and displays the artifacts that tell the Champaign County story. The Society depends upon donations and dues to provide a free public museum located at 809 E. Lawn Ave., Urbana.  The museum is open from 10 -4 Mondays and Tuesdays and from 1-4 Sundays.
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    Champaign County Historical Society Board President

    Candy Gilliam

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