SESQUICENTENNIAL KICK-OFF IS A BIG SUCCESS!!

Whitehall's 2010 Sesquicentennial Celebration was launched January 11 at the historic Nufer home on Mears Avenue.  The beautifully restored 130-year-old home was graciously donated for the event by current owner Julie Ostrander.  The actual date considered for the founding of Whitehall is January 10, 1860, when the then-Village of Mears plat was recorded.

Nearly 60 residents enjoyed the evening's festivities including hors d'oeuvres by Mayberry's BBQ & Catering, live entertainment by local folksinger Mike Snell, a mayoral proclamation by Emery "Mac" Hatch, logo merchandise for sale and a tour of the historic home.

The kick-off is the first of many Sesquicentennial community programs scheduled throughtout the year, including historical presentations, a style show, community picnic, birthday party and fireworks, workshops, oral interviews, a photography exhibit, storytelling, a historical cruise, a time capsule, receptions and  more.  A complete schedule of events is included in the just-published Whitehall Sesquicentennial calendar available a the White Lake Beacon and area gift shops. 

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