| New media presentations promoting each community's historic, business and recreational sites. Completed. Media presentation of the story of the restoration of the Jennie Wade, STEM TO STERN. Completed . Tall tales of the Ohio River. Looking for Kentucky and Ohio storytellers. The continuing development of interesting media presentations that will portal visitors to the "living laboratory" of this historical region. Featured on board are the Lorentz production, River Voices, a documentary about the 1937 flood, Phil Wenlock's fabulous visual of the flood wall murals of Portsmouth, Ohio and the Army Corp of Engineers production, Lewis and Clark, The Eastern Legacy. Ongoing. Spreading good news about good people doing good things, the Jennie Wade Media Center continues to promote the many fine people of the area and the outstanding things they do. Ongoing. |
| The Jennie Wade Media Center |
| The rivers of America were the highways that led the early founders to establish new settlements. First by canoe, raft or flat boat and later by paddleboat, the early settlers of the Ohio valley journeyed the rivers. The river was the doorstep to each new settlement. It is fitting that the Jennie Wade Media Center bring the people back to the source of these settlements, the river. Here, at the river's edge, the people can view the stories of this region. People are drawn to the river, it welcomes them to its shores. The Jennie Wade will welcome the people at the river's edge. Through the center, we portal people back to these communities to rediscover all that is there. The Jennie Wade is a restored replica of an 1800's paddle wheel boat. It was originally built as an amusement park ride in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania's Timelss Townes of the Americas, ferrying people back to other times. Now, here in the Ohio River valley she continues her journey with the people. |
| Some facts about the Jennie Wade |
| The main deck design of the Jennie Wade media room accomodates an audience of @ 45 people. The top deck is designed as a staging area for a variety of uses such as theatrical and musical performances. Other activities suggested include open-air storytelling sessions, birding and nature classes and art and musical programs. Over 5000 visitors toured the facility in the last two seasons. We anticipate more than 10,000 in the seasons to come. The continuing development of this project is in the hands of the many talented people of this area and their vision. Historians, storytellers, artists and performers are all part of the plan as it continues to take shape. Like pieces of a great puzzle, it all fits together and the finished project is here to entertain and educate both residents and visitors to the region now and in years to come. You can download the brochure for the new home of the Jennie Wade at this connection to the Clermont County Parks |
If you would like to be a part of this community / regional venture you can get a membership application "on line" or call 937-392-9333 and an application will be mailed to you. For your "on line" application just click on the mini Jennie Wade photo to the right, print out the form, complete and mail in with your donation. |
| We need You to keep the project moving forward! |
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| ! The Mini Jennie Wade, A rolling billboard for the Clermont County Parks. For more information contact: Bev McClain mcclainw@bright.net |
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