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Blue Oven bakery - breads made in an Earth Oven
Breezy Acers - grass fed beef
Cox Family farms - grass fed beef
Fab Ferments - fermented foods made with local organic and sustainable produce
Fox Run Farm - produce, herbs and flowers
Greensleeves Farm- produce , plants , Sunflower Sundries products
Luke Ebner and family - micro greens and produce
Napoleon Ridge Farm - produce, eggs
Natures Harbor farm - produce, eggs, grass fed meats
Nick Frommeyer - Gelato (Italian style Ice Cream) using local fruits
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We were honored to again host the Sixth Scale Collectors who showed even more dioramas than last year. These folk have incredible creativity. Sixth Scale figures (about the size of a GI Joe) dressed in accurate military uniform are arranged to depict military battles., Battle-torn houses are accurately displayed from the World War II era. Even Native American scenes were shown by an exhibitor.
A new site this year was Bill Murray's display of military uniforms. More than two dozen different uniforms were set up complete with medals and other memorabilia to create a real look at the various military looks.
"Our" Tuskegee airman, Ron Spriggs, again charmed school children with his lecture about the Tuskegee airmen. The term "lecture" doesn't do justice to Ron's ability to communicate with his audience--no matter what the age.
This year Bernie O'Bryan, a historic re-enactor, spoke to school groups about the Spanish American War. He also dressed appropriately for the part.
Two young men brought military displays from their private collections and taught many about the unusual pieces.
The USO Dance was a terrific event. Dozens of veterans participated and enjoyed the Swingtime Big Band. Sarelli's Cafe catered the delicious dinner and volunteers helped served the veterans who came from the VA Nursing Home and Domiciliary in Fort Thomas. Reservists from the Army Reserve also participated. Dancers came from all over the tri-state and thrilled us with their steps.
Thanks to all who participated as well as to those who helped sponsor the event.
Fort Thomas Military and Community Museum Gala
If you would like to purchase a showcase for your family or group, please contact Debbie Buckley at the City Building (441-1055). These are handcrafted cases which cost $5,000. You may pay $1000 per year, and these will be displayed for six years. You may feature your collections, family items, business memorabilia, or something that personifies life in Fort Thomas. We have a dozen to sell and they will be placed in the museum for the public to view.
We are also selling naming rights for the various rooms of the museum. The rooms include the Military Display, Fort Thomas Art and Artists, Beverly Hills Memorial Room, Highlands Room, a Research and Genealogy Room, the Welcome Room, and a Tea Room. Again, contact Debbie for information.
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The City of Fort Thomas has one of the finest heritage tourism draws in all of Northern Kentucky in the historic Fort. We citizens take for granted that the Fort has such significance not only to the City, but to the entire nation--and even to the world. More than 80,000 were inducted right here in Fort Thomas. Many of those families have returned to walk where their loved ones walked, only to find no sign of the Fort--literally--no sign pointing them to the Fort. Fort Thomas Renaissance wants to change things. We want to show off a little--point people to the lovely grounds of Historic Fort Thomas. Show people the Historic Midway District that once catered to the needs of the soldiers. Create a historic walking trail to draw people's attention to the history.
Many are familiar with the Military Museum housed within the Community Center (formerly the Mess Hall). It has some great artifacts and photos of soldiers from the two great wars. Now we want to enlarge and revitalize the muse
um. The City has been gracious in allowing us to inhabit the former Brindle House and create a Fort Thomas Military and Community Museum. The Brindle House was built originally to house the steward of the Veterans Hospital back around 1900. The building is on the National Historic Register and as long as Don Brindle was the Recreation Director for the City, he and his family lived in the house. It's been beautifully kept up and although there are cosmetic needs, it will be easily restored for our use as a museum.
The eight rooms within the house will be used for a Highlands Memorial Room featuring prized artifacts from Highlands High School; a Beverly Hills Memorial Room; a Fort Thomas art/artist display; a research room for those wanting Fort Thomas genealogical or history information; a larger military display with stories of Fort Thomas military people and items; a moving display that will include loans from people in the area who want to share them with the public. We hope to have a display of the Altamont Hotel, once a health spa for the wealthy, built right here in Fort Thomas. We welcome any artifacts you might like to share. If you have an idea for a traveling display, please contact Debbie Buckley at 572-1225.
We want more than artifacts for this museum. We want the items to tell the story of a person or people. Please feel free to write notes about any items you might like to donate. We will help with research and tastefully display whatever you chose to share. Our goal is to open by July 4, 2009.