Friends of Jennie Wade

Welcome

to the

 Home Page of the 

Friends of Jennie Wade,

an organization responsible for the continuing development of the

Jennie Wade Media Center.

Celebrating our 6th anniversary at

Chilo Park Lock #34 Park

and

Our Mission

• To visually connect and promote the region's history, attractions, businesses and events.
• To provide a user- friendly facility that can be used as a classroom, a meeting room or a display center and to promote that use.
• To promote the visual and performing artist of the region by offering them a staging area to show their talents or tell their stories.
• To promote and develop new and developing community projects and events. 
  

This Year's Wish List!

New Windows!

 Out with the old.............In with the NEW!

New windows were installed in the Jennie Wade this summer. For a $100 donation you can help us pay for a window and remember a loved one Contact us at bmcclain@jenniewade.com for more details. Interior displays and other changes are being planned for 2012. 

Fall Back into Time

www.fallbackintotime.com

Our characters were Captain Horace McElfresh

portrayed by Steve Keller ( pictured below) Thank you Steve for participating!

and Captain John McClain and wife, Isabell

portrayed by Bill and Mary Thompson Thank you Bill and Mary for participating.

All money raised directly benefited the organization represented. Over the past three years the contest has raised over $8,000 dollars for the participating organizations. Thanks to all of them for their participation and support of the project.