Historical Society presents “Flags on the Indiana Frontier” as part of annual meeting
The Dubois County Historical Society will host a presentation entitled “Flags on the Indiana Frontier” at its Spring Meeting on Thursday, March 28, 2019.
The meeting will be held at the Dubois County Museum, 2704 N. Newton St., Jasper, Indiana.
A buffet dinner, business meeting, an election of officers and a program begin at 6:30 pm Eastern time.
The program will be provided by Frank Doughman, Superintendent of the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park in Vincennes. He will talk about Clark’s capture of Ft. Sackville in Vincennes from the British on February 25, 1779, 240 years ago.
In addition to serving as park superintendent, Frank Doughman has worked on many projects and committees. Currently, he co-chairs the Vincennes Stage Door Canteen’s WWII USO show and works with the two living history events—the Rendezvous and the Muster on the Wabash. He teaches programs on living history, often concerning clothing and sewing period clothes. He commands an 1812 reenacting group which portrays the First Regiment of Rifleman.
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Reservations are due by March 20. The cost of the meal is $15. Membership dues of $5 are also payable. For reservations call Mary Ann Hayes 812-482-2847 or Fred Clark 812-482-5203. E-mail messages may be sent to mhayes@duboiscountymuseum.org. The public is invited to attend.
