A.T. Museum ~ Update

[Red Wolf]

VIDEO TOUR OF THE A. T. MUSEUM & OTHER LINKS !

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

Larry Luxenberg, A. T. Museum President, just sent a link to
one AT hiker's video of the Museum's interior. Since only one floor is
open, it tours only that floor. In 2015, the lower floor will also be open;
last November, the Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation
awarded the Appalachian Trail Museum Society an $18,000 grant to
"retrofit basement of A. T. Museum for museum use and create and install
displays for youth activities" Generous contributions have made construction
of the ramps to the upper two floors of our Museum building possible. ~ the added
benefits of all the floors being outfitted and opened will be a BIG PLUS for
the entire Appalachian Trail community (increased room for visitors, more exhibits,
artifact storage, operational maintenance areas, research capabilities,....and more) !
As you watch the following video, please consider your financial support for
our Appalachian Trail Museum ~ it is NEEDED :
MAIN FLOOR VIDEO​

For a convenient, printable contribution-membership form, see the "FORM" attachment.
To donate electronically, click on SUPPORT, then the "Donate" button.
OR, just make out a check to the A. T. Museum and mail it to:
Appalachian Trail Museum
~ H. Jay Sexton
1120 Pine Grove Road
Gardners, PA 17324

NOTE: All of an individual's contributions until December 2016 will be added together
to give his "TOTAL DONATIONS" amount, which will determine that individual's
listing level on the new, June 2017, "Building Fund Donors" plaque.

If you have already contributed, you have received an acknowledgement note,
an I.R.S. receipt suitable for tax purposes, and membership card ($20 or more donation).
MANY THANKS for your contribution. Your support is appreciated.

Saturday, March 28 ~ A. T. Museum OPENS for the 2015 SEASON

The A. T. Museum's AT Hall of Fame Festival and Reunion events in June
are now listed on the American Hiking Society's National Trails Day events page !
To view, click on: NATIONAL TRAILS DAY EVENTS LISTING

DEADLINE REMINDER:
Saturday, February 28 ~ DEADLINE for you to make your nomination
to the 2015 AT Hall of Fame ( to do so now, see the Nominations attachment).

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert"RED WOLF O'da SMOKY'S" Croyle, Membership Secretary
MEMBERSHIP EMAIL: [email protected]
Be sure to add [email protected] to your CONTACTS so that
your server does not block our informative, Museum updates.

VOLUNTEER EMAIL: [email protected]

ARTIFACT(S) EMAIL: [email protected]

[woodguy]

Good to here about tbe expansion.

[Red Wolf]

VIDEO TOUR OF THE A. T. MUSEUM & OTHER LINKS !

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

Larry Luxenberg, A. T. Museum President, just sent a link to
one AT hiker's video of the Museum's interior. Since only one floor is
open, it tours only that floor. In 2015, the lower floor will also be open;
last November, the Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation
awarded the Appalachian Trail Museum Society an $18,000 grant to
"retrofit basement of A. T. Museum for museum use and create and install
displays for youth activities" Generous contributions have made construction
of the ramps to the upper two floors of our Museum building possible. ~ the added
benefits of all the floors being outfitted and opened will be a BIG PLUS for
the entire Appalachian Trail community (increased room for visitors, more exhibits,
artifact storage, operational maintenance areas, research capabilities,....and more) !
As you watch the following video, please consider your financial support for
our Appalachian Trail Museum ~ it is NEEDED :
MAIN FLOOR VIDEO​

For a convenient, printable contribution-membership form, see the "FORM" attachment.
To donate electronically, click on SUPPORT, then the "Donate" button.
OR, just make out a check to the A. T. Museum and mail it to:
Appalachian Trail Museum
~ H. Jay Sexton
1120 Pine Grove Road
Gardners, PA 17324

NOTE: All of an individual's contributions until December 2016 will be added together
to give his "TOTAL DONATIONS" amount, which will determine that individual's
listing level on the new, June 2017, "Building Fund Donors" plaque.

If you have already contributed, you have received an acknowledgement note,
an I.R.S. receipt suitable for tax purposes, and membership card ($20 or more donation).
MANY THANKS for your contribution. Your support is appreciated.

Saturday, March 28 ~ A. T. Museum OPENS for the 2015 SEASON

The A. T. Museum's AT Hall of Fame Festival and Reunion events in June
are now listed on the American Hiking Society's National Trails Day events page !
To view, click on: NATIONAL TRAILS DAY EVENTS LISTING

DEADLINE REMINDER:
Saturday, February 28 ~ DEADLINE for you to make your nomination
to the 2015 AT Hall of Fame ( to do so now, see the Nominations attachment).

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert"RED WOLF O'da SMOKY'S" Croyle, Membership Secretary
MEMBERSHIP EMAIL: [email protected]
Be sure to add [email protected] to your CONTACTS so that
your server does not block our informative, Museum updates.

VOLUNTEER EMAIL: [email protected]

ARTIFACT(S) EMAIL: [email protected]

The end of March and the opening of the A. T. Museum (Sat. March 28)
will be upon us before we realize it ! NOW ~ ~ is time to start getting
ready for our 6th. season .
Things to look forward to are the Spring Clean-up, some orientation and training
sessions, Docent shifts sign-up, and the Road Scholar Hikes ~ ~ all can be
signed up for in this month's A. T. Museum Volunteer Newsletter.
To view it, click on : Feb. 2015 Volunteer Newsletter

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert"RED WOLF O'da SMOKY'S" Croyle, Membership Secretary
MEMBERSHIP EMAIL: [email protected]
Be sure to add [email protected] to your CONTACTS so that
your server does not block our informative, Museum updates.

VOLUNTEER EMAIL: [email protected]

ARTIFACT(S) EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: www.atmuseum.org

[Red Wolf]

AMAZON BENEFITS A. T. MUSEUM !
Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

Joe Harold, Museum Manager, recently sent the following
information which will benefit our A. T. Museum:

F.Y.I. ~ Appalachian Trail Museum contributors, volunteers,
and friends, all your eligible Amazon shopping will benefit
the Appalachian Trail Museum, Inc. if you will bookmark
this link: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/30-0127417
When you order through AmazonSmile rather than Amazon,
they make a small contribution to the A. T. Museum. It doesn't cost
you anything, but you can only designate one charity.

DEADLINE REMINDER THIS WEEK
Saturday, February 28 ~ DEADLINE for you to make your nomination
to the 2015 AT Hall of Fame ( to do so now, see the Nominations attachment).
Or for a printable form from WORD to mail in, click on: http://tinyurl.com/ouxqnzd

For a convenient, printable contribution-membership form, see the "FORM" attachment.
To donate electronically, click on SUPPORT , then the "Donate" button.
OR, just make out a check to the A. T. Museum and mail it to:
Appalachian Trail Museum
~ H. Jay Sexton
1120 Pine Grove Road
Gardners, PA 17324

NOTE: All of an individual's contributions until December 2016 will be added together
to give his "TOTAL DONATIONS" amount, which will determine that individual's
listing level on the new, June 2017, "Building Fund Donors" plaque.

If you have already contributed, you have received an acknowledgement note,
an I.R.S. receipt suitable for tax purposes, and membership card ($20 or more donation).
MANY THANKS for your contribution. Your support is appreciated.

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert"RED WOLF O'da SMOKY'S" Croyle, Membership Secretary
MEMBERSHIP EMAIL: [email protected]
Be sure to add [email protected] to your CONTACTS so that
your server does not block our informative, Museum updates.

VOLUNTEER EMAIL: [email protected]

ARTIFACT(S) EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: www.atmuseum.org

[Red Wolf]

MARCH CLEAN-UP & DOCENT ORIENTATION OPPORTUNITIES
~ 2015 MUSEUM PROGRAMS ~ GRANDMA GATEWOOD T-SHIRTS !

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

The A. T. Museum will open Saturday, March 28 for
our 6th. season ! Before then, there are volunteer opportunities
with the Museum Clean-Up and the Docent Orientation Sessions.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME

AND YOUR HELP APPRECIATED .

More information about both the Clean-Up and the
Orientation Sessions are available in the two attachments.
one is in WORD and one is in a PDF format, for your preference.
~ see either " March 2015 Volunteer Opportunities" attachment (WORD or PDF).

Additionally, some 2015 Museum Programs are ALREADY SCHEDULED,
but a LOT MORE vacant time slots ARE AVAILABLE . ~ ~ click on the
following link for more info:
2015 MUSEUM PROGRAMS

The A. T. Museum is a federally registered, non-profit organization and relies
on your contributions to finance operations and the Museum's expansion.
For a convenient, printable contribution-membership form, see the "FORM" attachment.
To donate electronically, click on SUPPORT, then the "Donate" button.
OR, just make out a check to the A. T. Museum and mail it to:
Appalachian Trail Museum
~ H. Jay Sexton
1120 Pine Grove Road
Gardners, PA 17324

NOTE: All of an individual's contributions until December 2016 will be added together
to give his "TOTAL DONATIONS" amount, which will determine that individual's
listing level on the new, June 2017, "Building Fund Donors" plaque.

If you have already contributed, you have received an acknowledgement note,
an I.R.S. receipt suitable for tax purposes, and membership card ($20 or more donation).
MANY THANKS for your contribution. Your support is appreciated.

F.Y.I. ~ ~ I want to pass along to you some information about the availability
of Grandma Gatewood T-shirts (available online only until March 15) and the info
about "TRAIL MAGIC" Weekend. ~ see the "Time running out..." attachment.

F.Y.I. ~
John "Bodaciuos" Beaudet, who makes and donates the AT Hall of Fame
walking sticks each year, has been in the hospital and had knee surgery
Friday, February 27. His wife says, "He's doing fine and would love to hear
from anyone via the phone, since he's not big on the computer."
phone: 423-483-0306
USPS mail: 115 Scenic View Road / Flag Pond, TN 37657

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert"RED WOLF O'da SMOKY'S" Croyle, Membership Secretary
MEMBERSHIP EMAIL: [email protected]
Be sure to add [email protected] to your CONTACTS so that
your server does not block our informative, Museum updates.

VOLUNTEER EMAIL: [email protected]
VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER: Feb. 2015 Volunteer Newsletter

ARTIFACT(S) EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: www.atmuseum.org

[Red Wolf]

MARCH CLEAN-UP & DOCENT ORIENTATION OPPORTUNITIES
~ 2015 MUSEUM PROGRAMS ~ GRANDMA GATEWOOD T-SHIRTS !

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

The A. T. Museum will open Saturday, March 28 for
our 6th. season ! Before then, there are volunteer opportunities
with the Museum Clean-Up and the Docent Orientation Sessions.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME

AND YOUR HELP APPRECIATED .

More information about both the Clean-Up and the
Orientation Sessions are available in the two attachments.
one is in WORD and one is in a PDF format, for your preference.
~ see either " March 2015 Volunteer Opportunities" attachment (WORD or PDF).

Additionally, some 2015 Museum Programs are ALREADY SCHEDULED,
but a LOT MORE vacant time slots ARE AVAILABLE . ~ ~ click on the
following link for more info:
2015 MUSEUM PROGRAMS

The A. T. Museum is a federally registered, non-profit organization and relies
on your contributions to finance operations and the Museum's expansion.
For a convenient, printable contribution-membership form, see the "FORM" attachment.
To donate electronically, click on SUPPORT, then the "Donate" button.
OR, just make out a check to the A. T. Museum and mail it to:
Appalachian Trail Museum
~ H. Jay Sexton
1120 Pine Grove Road
Gardners, PA 17324

NOTE: All of an individual's contributions until December 2016 will be added together
to give his "TOTAL DONATIONS" amount, which will determine that individual's
listing level on the new, June 2017, "Building Fund Donors" plaque.

If you have already contributed, you have received an acknowledgement note,
an I.R.S. receipt suitable for tax purposes, and membership card ($20 or more donation).
MANY THANKS for your contribution. Your support is appreciated.

F.Y.I. ~ ~ I want to pass along to you some information about the availability
of Grandma Gatewood T-shirts (available online only until March 15) and the info
about "TRAIL MAGIC" Weekend. ~ see the "Time running out..." attachment.

F.Y.I. ~
John "Bodaciuos" Beaudet, who makes and donates the AT Hall of Fame
walking sticks each year, has been in the hospital and had knee surgery
Friday, February 27. His wife says, "He's doing fine and would love to hear
from anyone via the phone, since he's not big on the computer."
phone: 423-483-0306
USPS mail: 115 Scenic View Road / Flag Pond, TN 37657

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert"RED WOLF O'da SMOKY'S" Croyle, Membership Secretary
MEMBERSHIP EMAIL: [email protected]
Be sure to add [email protected] to your CONTACTS so that
your server does not block our informative, Museum updates.

VOLUNTEER EMAIL: [email protected]
VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER: Feb. 2015 Volunteer Newsletter

ARTIFACT(S) EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: www.atmuseum.org

One reader had trouble opening the link for the Grandma Gatewood T-shirt
and asked me to send another link that she could open. The attachment
marked "T-shirt Order Form" may be more easily opened. ~ RW

[Red Wolf]

MUSEUM OPPORTUNITIES ~ DEADLINE 4 T-SHIRTS ~ PUBLIC SERVICE REMINDER !

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

F. Y. I. ~
A. T. MUSEUM VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
~click on: VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES PAGE
A. T. MUSEUM DOCENT ORIENTATION SESSIONS
~click on: ORIENTATION & TRAINING SESSION

Additionally, some 2015 Museum Programs are ALREADY SCHEDULED,
but a LOT MORE vacant time slots ARE AVAILABLE .
~ ~ click on the following link for more info:
2015 MUSEUM PROGRAMS

F.Y.I. ~ information about the availability of Grandma Gatewood T-shirts
(available online only until March 15) and the info about "TRAIL MAGIC" Weekend.
~ see the "Time running out..." attachment OR the "T-SHIRT ORDER FORM", which
is in WORD format.

If you have already contributed to the Appalachian Trail Museum, MANY THANKS .
Your financial support is appreciated.

If you have not made a financial contribution to our A. T. Museum for 2015,
I urge you to consider making one. Your contribution finances operations and
the Museum's expansion into the upper two floors of the "Old Mill" building.
For a convenient, printable contribution-membership form, click on:
"FORM (WORD)" attachment OR "Form.pdf" attachment.

To donate electronically, click on SUPPORT , then the "Donate" button.
OR, just make out a check to the A. T. Museum and mail it to:
Appalachian Trail Museum
~ H. Jay Sexton
1120 Pine Grove Road
Gardners, PA 17324

Here is some information that I wish to share, and
that I hope will be of value to all in that it probably
will save the aggravation of telemarketers:
REMEMBER TO CALL: 1-888-382-1222.
It is the National Do Not Call Registry.
I used it in the past on my own land-line.
You must call from the cell or land-line number you want blocked.
You cannot call from a different phone number.
It takes about 20 seconds.

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert"RED WOLF O'da SMOKY'S" Croyle, Membership Secretary
MEMBERSHIP EMAIL: [email protected]
Be sure to add [email protected]to your CONTACTS so that
your server does not block our informative, Museum updates.

VOLUNTEER EMAIL: [email protected]
VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER,
click on: Feb. 2015 Volunteer Newsletter

ARTIFACT(S) EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: www.atmuseum.org

[Red Wolf]

2015 A. T. MUSEUM HOURS ~ VOLUNTEERS & PROGRAM PRESENTERS NEEDED

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

The Appalachian Trail Museum will reopen for the 2015 season
Saturday, March 28 at 12 noon !

2015 HOURS OF OPERATION:
Mar 28 - May 3 open weekends only 12pm - 4pm
May 9 - July 19 open every day 9am - 4pm
July 20 - Aug 23 open every day 12pm - 4pm
Aug 26 - Nov 1 open every Wed - Sun 12pm - 4pm
Labor Day (Mon Sept 7) 12pm - 4pm
Columbus Day (Mon Oct 12) 12pm - 4pm
~ see "2015 Schedule"attachment

Hiker Festival June 6.
Special Events to be announced.

Admission is free.
Phone: 717 486-8126
For directions & lodging options, click here.

Sunday, March 22 is the date for the spring clean-up
at the Appalachian Trail Museum. Activities will start at 9:00 am
and should be completed by 12:00 noon or 1pm.
If you can not make it for the entire morning, we appreciate
whatever time you can spare so we can have The Museum
in ship-shape condition for the opening the following Saturday, March 28.

In partnership with the Road Scholars, we provide hiking guides
to help with the 8.5 mile hike from Big Flat parking to The Museum,
opening The Museum for the group after the hike.

Docent Orientation is for veterans and newbies alike
and will be for learning the ins and the outs of being a docent at The Museum,
as well as for sharing our ideas and suggestions on how to make
every visitor’s experience a rewarding one.

To become a Museum Volunteer for any of the above activities,
click on: VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES PAGE

2015 A.T. Museum Public Programs:
Each weekend between Memorial Day and Labor Day (usually 2:00pm on Sundays)
the AT Museum will present Public Programs. Each presentation will cover
a different topic of interest dealing with hiking, the AT, the local area or something fun.
~ Programs are free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated.
~ Children 12 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult.
~ Weather permitting, programs are held outdoors on the Museum grounds.
~ Public is encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating.
~ Plan to arrive early and ask at the museum for program location.
~ Programs are subject to change.
~ click on the following link for more info:
2015 MUSEUM PROGRAMS

VOLUNTEER to do your program to:
Joe Harold, A. T. Museum Manager
email: [email protected]

Your contributions finance operations and the Museum's expansion.
For a convenient, printable contribution-membership form,
see the "FORM" attachment.

To donate electronically, click on SUPPORT , then the "Donate" button.
OR, just make out a check to the A. T. Museum and mail it to:
Appalachian Trail Museum
~ H. Jay Sexton
1120 Pine Grove Road
Gardners, PA 17324

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert"RED WOLF O'da SMOKY'S" Croyle, Membership Secretary
MEMBERSHIP EMAIL: [email protected]
Be sure to add [email protected] to your CONTACTS so that
your server does not block our informative, Museum updates.

VOLUNTEER EMAIL: [email protected]
VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER:Feb. 2015 Volunteer Newsletter

ARTIFACT(S) EMAIL:[email protected]

WEBSITE:www.atmuseum.org

[Red Wolf]

2015 A. T. MUSEUM HOURS ~ VOLUNTEERS & PROGRAM PRESENTERS NEEDED

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

The Appalachian Trail Museum will reopen for the 2015 season
Saturday, March 28 at 12 noon !

2015 HOURS OF OPERATION:
Mar 28 - May 3 open weekends only 12pm - 4pm
May 9 - July 19 open every day 9am - 4pm
July 20 - Aug 23 open every day 12pm - 4pm
Aug 26 - Nov 1 open every Wed - Sun 12pm - 4pm
Labor Day (Mon Sept 7) 12pm - 4pm
Columbus Day (Mon Oct 12) 12pm - 4pm
~ see "2015 Schedule"attachment

Hiker Festival June 6.
Special Events to be announced.

Admission is free.
Phone: 717 486-8126
For directions & lodging options, click here.

Sunday, March 22 is the date for the spring clean-up
at the Appalachian Trail Museum. Activities will start at 9:00 am
and should be completed by 12:00 noon or 1pm.
If you can not make it for the entire morning, we appreciate
whatever time you can spare so we can have The Museum
in ship-shape condition for the opening the following Saturday, March 28.

In partnership with the Road Scholars, we provide hiking guides
to help with the 8.5 mile hike from Big Flat parking to The Museum,
opening The Museum for the group after the hike.

Docent Orientation is for veterans and newbies alike
and will be for learning the ins and the outs of being a docent at The Museum,
as well as for sharing our ideas and suggestions on how to make
every visitor’s experience a rewarding one.

To become a Museum Volunteer for any of the above activities,
click on: VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES PAGE

2015 A.T. Museum Public Programs:
Each weekend between Memorial Day and Labor Day (usually 2:00pm on Sundays)
the AT Museum will present Public Programs. Each presentation will cover
a different topic of interest dealing with hiking, the AT, the local area or something fun.
~ Programs are free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated.
~ Children 12 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult.
~ Weather permitting, programs are held outdoors on the Museum grounds.
~ Public is encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating.
~ Plan to arrive early and ask at the museum for program location.
~ Programs are subject to change.
~ click on the following link for more info:
2015 MUSEUM PROGRAMS

VOLUNTEER to do your program to:
Joe Harold, A. T. Museum Manager
email: [email protected]

Your contributions finance operations and the Museum's expansion.
For a convenient, printable contribution-membership form,
see the "FORM" attachment.

To donate electronically, click on SUPPORT , then the "Donate" button.
OR, just make out a check to the A. T. Museum and mail it to:
Appalachian Trail Museum
~ H. Jay Sexton
1120 Pine Grove Road
Gardners, PA 17324

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert"RED WOLF O'da SMOKY'S" Croyle, Membership Secretary
MEMBERSHIP EMAIL: [email protected]
Be sure to add [email protected] to your CONTACTS so that
your server does not block our informative, Museum updates.

VOLUNTEER EMAIL: [email protected]
VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER:Feb. 2015 Volunteer Newsletter

ARTIFACT(S) EMAIL:[email protected]

WEBSITE:www.atmuseum.org

As we have all these activities at the beginning
of the 2015 Appalachian Trail Museum season ~ OUR 6th. ! ~
I would also like to remind all that "THE GATHERING", that
GRAND AUTUMN HIKER REUNION of ALDHA, will once again be
held very near The Museum at Shippensburg University on
October 9 through 11, 2015 ! Program presenters are invited
to participate. For more info, see either the WORD attachment
or the PDF attachment. Additionally, each has a link to the
complete Winter 2015 ALDHA NEWSLETTER. ~ RW

[Red Wolf]

MUSEUM OPENS SAT. MARCH 28 ~ AT HALL OF FAME FESTIVAL, JUNE 6 !

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

The Appalachian Trail Museum will reopen for the 2015 season
this Saturday, March 28 at 12 noon ! This is our 6th. season !
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Mar 28 - May 3 open weekends only 12pm - 4pm
May 9 - July 19 open every day 9am - 4pm
Admission is free.
Special Events to be announced.
Phone: 717 486-8126
For directions & lodging options, click here.

The annual Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame Festival (Sat. June 6),
will once again be held the day after the AT Hall of Fame Banquet (Fri., June 5).
All of its events will be centered around The Museum, in Pine Grove Furnace State Park.
To view the tentative Events Schedule for the day, click on:FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

In partnership with the Road Scholars, we provide hiking guides
to help with the 8.5 mile hike from Big Flat parking to The Museum,
opening The Museum for the group after the hike.

Docent Orientation is for veterans and newbies alike
and will be for learning the ins and the outs of being a docent at The Museum,
as well as for sharing our ideas and suggestions on how to make
every visitor’s experience a rewarding one.

To become a Museum Volunteer for either of the above activities,
click on: VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES PAGE

2015 A.T. Museum Public Programs:
Each weekend between Memorial Day and Labor Day (usually 2:00pm on Sundays)
the AT Museum will present Public Programs. Each presentation will cover
a different topic of interest dealing with hiking, the AT, the local area or something fun.
~ Programs are free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated.
~ Children 12 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult.
~ Weather permitting, programs are held outdoors on the Museum grounds.
~ Public is encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating.
~ Plan to arrive early and ask at the museum for program location.
~ Programs are subject to change.
~ click on the following link for more info:
2015 MUSEUM PROGRAMS

VOLUNTEER to do your program to:
Joe Harold, A. T. Museum Manager
email: [email protected]

Here at the beginning of the 2015 A. T. Museum season, we have all
these many activities. I would also like to remind all of the upcoming, excellent
opportunity we will have in "THE GATHERING". that GRAND AUTUMN HIKER REUNION,
will once again be held near the A. T. Museum at Shippensburg University, Oct. 9-11 !
All are invited to participate either as an attendee, a vendor, or a program presenter.
For more info, see either
"2015 GATHERING (WORD)" OR "2015 GATHERING (PDF) pdf".
Additionally, each has a link to the WINTER ALDHA NEWSLETTER and more info !

Your contributions finance operations and the Museum's expansion.
For a convenient, printable contribution-membership form,
see the "FORM" attachment.

To donate electronically, click on SUPPORT, then the "Donate" button.
OR, just make out a check to the A. T. Museum and mail it to:
Appalachian Trail Museum
~ H. Jay Sexton
1120 Pine Grove Road
Gardners, PA 17324

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert"RED WOLF O'da SMOKY'S" Croyle, Membership Secretary
MEMBERSHIP EMAIL: [email protected]
Be sure to add [email protected] to your CONTACTS so that
your server does not block our informative, Museum updates.

VOLUNTEER EMAIL: [email protected]

VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER:MARCH 2015 VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER

ARTIFACT(S) EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: www.atmuseum.org

[Red Wolf]

MUSEUM OPENS SAT. MARCH 28 ~ AT HALL OF FAME FESTIVAL, JUNE 6 !

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

The Appalachian Trail Museum will reopen for the 2015 season
this Saturday, March 28 at 12 noon ! This is our 6th. season !
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Mar 28 - May 3 open weekends only 12pm - 4pm
May 9 - July 19 open every day 9am - 4pm
Admission is free.
Special Events to be announced.
Phone: 717 486-8126
For directions & lodging options, click here.

The annual Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame Festival (Sat. June 6),
will once again be held the day after the AT Hall of Fame Banquet (Fri., June 5).
All of its events will be centered around The Museum, in Pine Grove Furnace State Park.
To view the tentative Events Schedule for the day, click on:FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

In partnership with the Road Scholars, we provide hiking guides
to help with the 8.5 mile hike from Big Flat parking to The Museum,
opening The Museum for the group after the hike.

Docent Orientation is for veterans and newbies alike
and will be for learning the ins and the outs of being a docent at The Museum,
as well as for sharing our ideas and suggestions on how to make
every visitor’s experience a rewarding one.

To become a Museum Volunteer for either of the above activities,
click on: VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES PAGE

2015 A.T. Museum Public Programs:
Each weekend between Memorial Day and Labor Day (usually 2:00pm on Sundays)
the AT Museum will present Public Programs. Each presentation will cover
a different topic of interest dealing with hiking, the AT, the local area or something fun.
~ Programs are free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated.
~ Children 12 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult.
~ Weather permitting, programs are held outdoors on the Museum grounds.
~ Public is encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating.
~ Plan to arrive early and ask at the museum for program location.
~ Programs are subject to change.
~ click on the following link for more info:
2015 MUSEUM PROGRAMS

VOLUNTEER to do your program to:
Joe Harold, A. T. Museum Manager
email: [email protected]

Here at the beginning of the 2015 A. T. Museum season, we have all
these many activities. I would also like to remind all of the upcoming, excellent
opportunity we will have in "THE GATHERING". that GRAND AUTUMN HIKER REUNION,
will once again be held near the A. T. Museum at Shippensburg University, Oct. 9-11 !
All are invited to participate either as an attendee, a vendor, or a program presenter.
For more info, see either
"2015 GATHERING (WORD)" OR "2015 GATHERING (PDF) pdf".
Additionally, each has a link to the WINTER ALDHA NEWSLETTER and more info !

Your contributions finance operations and the Museum's expansion.
For a convenient, printable contribution-membership form,
see the "FORM" attachment.

To donate electronically, click on SUPPORT, then the "Donate" button.
OR, just make out a check to the A. T. Museum and mail it to:
Appalachian Trail Museum
~ H. Jay Sexton
1120 Pine Grove Road
Gardners, PA 17324

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert"RED WOLF O'da SMOKY'S" Croyle, Membership Secretary
MEMBERSHIP EMAIL: [email protected]
Be sure to add [email protected] to your CONTACTS so that
your server does not block our informative, Museum updates.

VOLUNTEER EMAIL: [email protected]

VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER:MARCH 2015 VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER

ARTIFACT(S) EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: www.atmuseum.org

Our home, Pine Grove Furnace State Park, has just announced
their April Programs (one for you and your dog).
See "April Park Programs" attachment.


From our Appalachian Trail Museum friends at Eden Valley Enterprises
(1250 East River Street, Elyria, Ohio 44035) I received the following
announcement of one of their upcoming activities:
Trail Magic - - The story of Emma Gatewood

Grandma Emma Gatewood was the first woman to solo thru-hike
the 2,185-mile Appalachian Trail in 1955 at the age of 67 after raising
11 children and surviving domestic abuse ! She hiked the 2,000-mile
Oregon Trail in 1959 and then hiked the Appalachian Trail TWO more times.
Come hear her remarkable story at this first of several events:
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2015 at 6:30 pm
location: The Kent Free Library, 312 W. Main Street, Kent, Ohio 44240
This storytelling program will be presented by the Kent Free Library,
the Kent Historical Society Museum,
and the Women's Center of Kent Sate University.
There is no charge for the event which is open to the public.
For more information, call the library at 330-673-4414.

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert"RED WOLF O'da SMOKY'S" Croyle, Membership Secretary

[Red Wolf]

APPALACHIAN TRAIL MUSEUM REOPENS FOR 2015 SEASON TODAY !

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

The Appalachian Trail Museum reopened for the 2015 season
Saturday, March 28 at 12 noon ! This is our 6th. season !
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Mar 28 - May 3 open weekends only 12pm - 4pm
May 9 - July 19 open every day 9am - 4pm
Admission is free.
For directions, click on:VISIT THE A. T. MUSEUM
Special Events to be announced.
Phone:717 486-8126


~ Note the upper ramp construction on the east & north sides

BASEMENT RENOVATION
~ VOLUNTEER Help Requested
Things continue to move along with the development
of the basement exhibits. The next thing that will need to be done
is painting the walls and staining/sealing the new concrete floor.
Here is a list of things we need to get done.
If you think you can help with one or more of these tasks,
let the Museum Manager, Joe Harold know.
Museum Manager's email: [email protected]
1. Stain/Seal the floor
2. Paint the interior section of the floor where the mini trail will
run back and forth throughout the space.
3. Build a low bookcase for the back reading nook.
4. Install carpet padding and carpet in the reading nook.


~ A. T. Museum's lower level (basement) exhibit area

Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame Festival (Sat. June 6)
It will once again be held the day after the AT Hall of Fame Banquet (Fri., June 5).
All of its events will be centered around The Museum, in Pine Grove Furnace State Park.
The activities at the Festival continue to be refined, as new additions are made !
To view the tentative Events Schedule for the day, click on: FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
Check this link for updates to the Festival activities.
Vendors and program presenters should contact the Museum Manager,
Joe Harold at [email protected]

2015 A.T. Museum Public Programs:
Each weekend between Memorial Day and Labor Day (usually 2:00pm on Sundays)
the AT Museum will present Public Programs. Each presentation will cover
a different topic of interest dealing with hiking, the AT, the local area or something fun.
~ Programs are free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated.
~ Children 12 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult.
~ Weather permitting, programs are held outdoors on the Museum grounds.
~ Public is encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating.
~ Plan to arrive early and ask at the museum for program location.
~ Programs are subject to change.
~ click on the following link for more info:
2015 MUSEUM PROGRAMS

VOLUNTEER to do your program to:
Joe Harold, A. T. Museum Manager
email: [email protected]

Our home, Pine Grove Furnace State Park, has just announced
their April Programs (one for you and your dog).
See "April Park Programs" attachment.

Your contributions finance operations and the Museum's expansion.
For a convenient, printable contribution-membership form,
see the "FORM" attachment.
To donate electronically, click on SUPPORT , then the "Donate" button.
OR, just make out a check to the A. T. Museum and mail it to:
Appalachian Trail Museum
~ H. Jay Sexton
1120 Pine Grove Road
Gardners, PA 17324

From our Appalachian Trail Museum friends at Eden Valley Enterprises
(1250 East River Street, Elyria, Ohio 44035) I received the following
announcement of one of their upcoming activities:

Trail Magic - - The story of Emma Gatewood
Grandma Emma Gatewood was the first woman to solo thru-hike
the 2,185-mile Appalachian Trail in 1955 at the age of 67 after raising
11 children and surviving domestic abuse ! She hiked the 2,000-mile
Oregon Trail in 1959 and then hiked the Appalachian Trail TWO more times.
Come hear her remarkable story at this first of several events:
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2015 at 6:30 pm
location: The Kent Free Library, 312 W. Main Street, Kent, Ohio 44240
This storytelling program will be presented by the Kent Free Library,
the Kent Historical Society Museum,
and the Women's Center of Kent Sate University.
There is no charge for the event which is open to the public.
For more information, call the library at 330-673-4414.

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert"RED WOLF O'da SMOKY'S" Croyle, Membership Secretary
MEMBERSHIP EMAIL: [email protected]
Be sure to add [email protected] to your CONTACTS so that
your server does not block our informative, Museum updates.

VOLUNTEER EMAIL: [email protected]
VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER: MARCH 2015 VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER

ARTIFACT(S) EMAIL:[email protected]

WEBSITE: www.atmuseum.org

[Red Wolf]

APPALACHIAN TRAIL MUSEUM REOPENS FOR 2015 SEASON TODAY !

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

The Appalachian Trail Museum reopened for the 2015 season
Saturday, March 28 at 12 noon ! This is our 6th. season !
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Mar 28 - May 3 open weekends only 12pm - 4pm
May 9 - July 19 open every day 9am - 4pm
Admission is free.
For directions, click on:VISIT THE A. T. MUSEUM
Special Events to be announced.
Phone:717 486-8126


~ Note the upper ramp construction on the east & north sides

BASEMENT RENOVATION
~ VOLUNTEER Help Requested
Things continue to move along with the development
of the basement exhibits. The next thing that will need to be done
is painting the walls and staining/sealing the new concrete floor.
Here is a list of things we need to get done.
If you think you can help with one or more of these tasks,
let the Museum Manager, Joe Harold know.
Museum Manager's email: [email protected]
1. Stain/Seal the floor
2. Paint the interior section of the floor where the mini trail will
run back and forth throughout the space.
3. Build a low bookcase for the back reading nook.
4. Install carpet padding and carpet in the reading nook.


~ A. T. Museum's lower level (basement) exhibit area

Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame Festival (Sat. June 6)
It will once again be held the day after the AT Hall of Fame Banquet (Fri., June 5).
All of its events will be centered around The Museum, in Pine Grove Furnace State Park.
The activities at the Festival continue to be refined, as new additions are made !
To view the tentative Events Schedule for the day, click on: FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
Check this link for updates to the Festival activities.
Vendors and program presenters should contact the Museum Manager,
Joe Harold at [email protected]

2015 A.T. Museum Public Programs:
Each weekend between Memorial Day and Labor Day (usually 2:00pm on Sundays)
the AT Museum will present Public Programs. Each presentation will cover
a different topic of interest dealing with hiking, the AT, the local area or something fun.
~ Programs are free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated.
~ Children 12 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult.
~ Weather permitting, programs are held outdoors on the Museum grounds.
~ Public is encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating.
~ Plan to arrive early and ask at the museum for program location.
~ Programs are subject to change.
~ click on the following link for more info:
2015 MUSEUM PROGRAMS

VOLUNTEER to do your program to:
Joe Harold, A. T. Museum Manager
email: [email protected]

Our home, Pine Grove Furnace State Park, has just announced
their April Programs (one for you and your dog).
See "April Park Programs" attachment.

Your contributions finance operations and the Museum's expansion.
For a convenient, printable contribution-membership form,
see the "FORM" attachment.
To donate electronically, click on SUPPORT , then the "Donate" button.
OR, just make out a check to the A. T. Museum and mail it to:
Appalachian Trail Museum
~ H. Jay Sexton
1120 Pine Grove Road
Gardners, PA 17324

From our Appalachian Trail Museum friends at Eden Valley Enterprises
(1250 East River Street, Elyria, Ohio 44035) I received the following
announcement of one of their upcoming activities:

Trail Magic - - The story of Emma Gatewood
Grandma Emma Gatewood was the first woman to solo thru-hike
the 2,185-mile Appalachian Trail in 1955 at the age of 67 after raising
11 children and surviving domestic abuse ! She hiked the 2,000-mile
Oregon Trail in 1959 and then hiked the Appalachian Trail TWO more times.
Come hear her remarkable story at this first of several events:
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2015 at 6:30 pm
location: The Kent Free Library, 312 W. Main Street, Kent, Ohio 44240
This storytelling program will be presented by the Kent Free Library,
the Kent Historical Society Museum,
and the Women's Center of Kent Sate University.
There is no charge for the event which is open to the public.
For more information, call the library at 330-673-4414.

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert"RED WOLF O'da SMOKY'S" Croyle, Membership Secretary
MEMBERSHIP EMAIL: [email protected]
Be sure to add [email protected] to your CONTACTS so that
your server does not block our informative, Museum updates.

VOLUNTEER EMAIL: [email protected]
VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER: MARCH 2015 VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER

ARTIFACT(S) EMAIL:[email protected]

WEBSITE: www.atmuseum.org

WATCH for special report by Joe "EarthTone" Harold (A. T. Museum Manager)
about The Museum's Opening Day ~ COMING SOON ! ~ RW

[Red Wolf]

REPORT ON MUSEUM'S OPENING DAY (with photos !)
~ APRIL/MAY PARK PROGRAMS

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

Our A. T. Museum opened last Saturday, March 28, for its 6th. season !
It seems like time has really flown since a group of "AT Hikers" were
sitting around year after year from 1998 until we finally first opened
in 2010 ~ And NOW, we see beginning our SIXTH SEASON ! WOW !
Many thanks to so many, many supporters ~ you are appreciated as
we all strive to preserve our AT history.

Joe "EarthTone" Harold, Museum Manager, was prevailed upon to write
up a little something for us about Opening Day:

" AS I headed up the highway, then the secondary road, then the PA Country road,
the flakes swirled past my windshield in their quest to find a resting place.
March 28th, Spring has sprung ! Opening day at the A. T. Museum and snow was still in the air !

My temperature gauge said 26 degrees as I pulled into the parking spot at The Museum.
I grabbed my gear and quickly went inside. The first order of business was to conduct
an orientation session for some of the returning Docents. We had 13 experienced greeters huddling
around the electric heaters as I went through the processes of greeting our visitors, pointed out some
new functions, and gave some training on our Credit Card program.

Before long, it was time to open and our first visitor entered The Museum just after noon.
She was a Hiker from 2000 by the name of "Princess", and we awarded her a Halfway patch for being
our first "official" visitor of the 2015 season. As the day went by, we had more and more visitors who
came into The Museum to get out of the biting wind, including a large group of Boy Scout Section Hikers,
and our first Thru-Hiker for the season ! Close to 40 people came through The Museum on Opening Day !
Not too bad, considering the weather.

Normitz/Dragon Breath started the trail on January 1st.
He had a sad tail to tell, which I'll expand on
another day, but suffice it to say, the trail is his home for now.
His gear and clothes may not be perfect,
but it got him halfway done; he continues down the trail as best he can.
He actually hiked by the day before and backtracked to come to the opening day.
He brought an artifact to donate. To some, it would look like a rusted,
diamond-shaped piece of metal with bullet holes in it, but to us, at The Museum,
it is one of the ORIGINAL BLAZES that were used long ago
to mark trail ! He had found it barely hanging on a tree along
the trail in Virginia, and had thought to bring it to us.

If you see Normitz/Dragons Breath along the trail, try
to give him some magic to keep him going.
Every little bit counts and his journey is an important one.

As our first day finished, the temperature is still below freezing,
but it had been a good day at Our Museum.
Tomorrow, would be another day.

EarthTone, Appalachian Trail Museum Manager
~ Joe Harold; email: [email protected]
410-903-6784
Photos credited to Carol Bungay "
photo attachments:
photo _3740 ~ EarthTone at the Front Desk
photo _3743 ~ Hiker Lounge area
photo _3744 ~ View deeper into Museum (various exhibits)
photo _3747 ~ Manager explaining alarm system to the Docents
photo _3752 ~ Scout group's backpacks at Museum's front door

HOURS OF OPERATION:
Mar 28 - May 3 open weekends only 12pm - 4pm
May 9 - July 19 open every day 9am - 4pm
Admission is free.
For directions, click on: VISIT THE A. T. MUSEUM
Special Events to be announced.
Phone: 717 486-8126

Our home, Pine Grove Furnace State Park, has just announced
their April & May Programs.
See "PARK PROGRAMS ~ April & May" attachment.

Your contributions finance operations and the Museum's expansion.
For a convenient, printable contribution-membership form,
see the "FORM" attachment.

To donate electronically, click on SUPPORT , then the "Donate" button.
OR, just make out a check to the A. T. Museum and mail it to:
Appalachian Trail Museum
~ H. Jay Sexton
1120 Pine Grove Road
Gardners, PA 17324

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert"RED WOLF O'da SMOKY'S" Croyle, Membership Secretary
MEMBERSHIP EMAIL: [email protected]
Be sure to add [email protected]to your CONTACTS so that
your server does not block our informative, Museum updates.

VOLUNTEER EMAIL: [email protected]
VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER: MARCH 2015 VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER

ARTIFACT(S) EMAIL: i[email protected]

WEBSITE: www.atmuseum.org

[Red Wolf]

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

It is a pleasure to invite you to the fifth Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame Banquet
on Friday evening, June 5, 2015. The banquet will be again held at the famous
Allenberry Resort Inn and Playhouse, located just a few steps from the
Appalachian Trail in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania.

The banquet will begin at 7 p.m. A reception will precede the banquet, starting
at 6 p.m. The keynote of the evening will be the celebration of the 2015 class
of the Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame.

Tickets have sold fast for the first four Hall of Fame Banquets, and we expect
the same to happen this year. Order your tickets soon ! !
To purchase discounted tickets, you may EITHER
- Follow this link to the special eventbrite ticketing site we have established:
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/fifth-annual-appalachian-trail-hall-of-fame-banquet-tickets-9877539988

OR
- Mail your ticket request and payment to this address:

Appalachian Trail Museum
Hall of Fame Tickets
1120 Pine Grove Road
Gardners, PA 17324

We have established a special email address for questions concerning
the Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame Banquet: [email protected]

To review the Press Release ,
see the "2015 A. T. Hall of Fame Banquet" attachment.

********************************

The Hall of Fame Banquet will be the kickoff of the Museum's Hall of Fame Weekend.
To see the schedule and updates of all the activities at The Museum for the next day
after the Banquet (Saturday, June 6), click on:
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

****************

There is a recent article about the Museum published novel "Thru-" and its author
Richard Judy ~ see "Current article.pdf" attachment.
To purchase a hard copy of "Thru-", click on:
http://www.atmuseum.org/Thru_book.htm

Additionally, and thanks to Margy Schmidt's efforts.
it is NOW AVAILABLE in E-BOOK format (), click on:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=thru

and then the "Kindle edition" to go to its purchase site.

*********************

HOURS OF OPERATION:
Mar 28 - May 3 open weekends only 12pm - 4pm
May 9 - July 19 open every day 9am - 4pm
Admission is free.

For directions, click on: VISIT THE A. T. MUSEUM
Special Events to be announced.
Phone:717 486-8126

Our home, Pine Grove Furnace State Park, has just announced
their April & May Programs.
See "PARK PROGRAMS ~ April & May" attachment.

Your contributions finance operations and the Museum's expansion.
For a convenient, printable contribution-membership form,
see the "FORM" attachment.
To donate electronically, click on SUPPORT , then the "Donate" button.
OR, just make out a check to the A. T. Museum and mail it to:
Appalachian Trail Museum
~ H. Jay Sexton
1120 Pine Grove Road
Gardners, PA 17324

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert"RED WOLF O'da SMOKY'S" Croyle, Membership Secretary
MEMBERSHIP EMAIL: [email protected]
Be sure to add [email protected] to your CONTACTS so that
your server does not block our informative, Museum updates.

VOLUNTEER EMAIL: [email protected]
VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER: MARCH 2015 VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER

ARTIFACT(S) EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE:www.atmuseum.org

[Red Wolf]

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

It is a pleasure to invite you to the fifth Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame Banquet
on Friday evening, June 5, 2015. The banquet will be again held at the famous
Allenberry Resort Inn and Playhouse, located just a few steps from the
Appalachian Trail in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania.

The banquet will begin at 7 p.m. A reception will precede the banquet, starting
at 6 p.m. The keynote of the evening will be the celebration of the 2015 class
of the Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame.

Tickets have sold fast for the first four Hall of Fame Banquets, and we expect
the same to happen this year. Order your tickets soon ! !
To purchase discounted tickets, you may EITHER
- Follow this link to the special eventbrite ticketing site we have established:
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/fifth-annual-appalachian-trail-hall-of-fame-banquet-tickets-9877539988

OR
- Mail your ticket request and payment to this address:

Appalachian Trail Museum
Hall of Fame Tickets
1120 Pine Grove Road
Gardners, PA 17324

We have established a special email address for questions concerning
the Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame Banquet: [email protected]

To review the Press Release ,
see the "2015 A. T. Hall of Fame Banquet" attachment.

********************************

The Hall of Fame Banquet will be the kickoff of the Museum's Hall of Fame Weekend.
To see the schedule and updates of all the activities at The Museum for the next day
after the Banquet (Saturday, June 6), click on:
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

****************

There is a recent article about the Museum published novel "Thru-" and its author
Richard Judy ~ see "Current article.pdf" attachment.
To purchase a hard copy of "Thru-", click on:
http://www.atmuseum.org/Thru_book.htm

Additionally, and thanks to Margy Schmidt's efforts.
it is NOW AVAILABLE in E-BOOK format (), click on:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=thru

and then the "Kindle edition" to go to its purchase site.

*********************

HOURS OF OPERATION:
Mar 28 - May 3 open weekends only 12pm - 4pm
May 9 - July 19 open every day 9am - 4pm
Admission is free.

For directions, click on: VISIT THE A. T. MUSEUM
Special Events to be announced.
Phone:717 486-8126

Our home, Pine Grove Furnace State Park, has just announced
their April & May Programs.
See "PARK PROGRAMS ~ April & May" attachment.

Your contributions finance operations and the Museum's expansion.
For a convenient, printable contribution-membership form,
see the "FORM" attachment.
To donate electronically, click on SUPPORT , then the "Donate" button.
OR, just make out a check to the A. T. Museum and mail it to:
Appalachian Trail Museum
~ H. Jay Sexton
1120 Pine Grove Road
Gardners, PA 17324

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert"RED WOLF O'da SMOKY'S" Croyle, Membership Secretary
MEMBERSHIP EMAIL: [email protected]
Be sure to add [email protected] to your CONTACTS so that
your server does not block our informative, Museum updates.

VOLUNTEER EMAIL: [email protected]
VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER: MARCH 2015 VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER

ARTIFACT(S) EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE:www.atmuseum.org

Here is the link to the Spring 2015 ALDHA NEWSLETTER:
http://www.aldha.org/newsletter/2015A_spring.pdf

The following pages of it are A. T. Museum relevant:
1.) pages 18-23 ~ the upcoming "Gathering" at nearby
Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, Penn.
2.) page 28 ~ Museum opens / A. T. Museum Festival in June
3.) page 29 ~ Biography of Earl Shaffer

HAPPY TRAILS ! & SEE YAH AT TRAIL DAYS !

Robert"RED WOLF O'da SMOKY'S" Croyle, Membership Secretary
MEMBERSHIP EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.atmuseum.org

[Red Wolf]

AT HALL OF FAME POSTER ~ SPRING VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER
~ PARK PROGRAMS & FREE CAMPING !

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

The poster for this year's AT Hall of Fame been created !
It has complete info for the purchase of tickets, besides
other details of the location at Allenberry Resort Inn,
The Museum, and more. It has a link to click on for
electronic ticket purchase, as well as a US Mail address
for purchases by mail.
See the "2015 AT Hall of Fame Poster" attachment.

To view Museum from across the road ( the northwest side),
see the photo attachment below (~ photo credit: Carol Bungay).
Note to the far left, the ramp progress to the upper floors !

Joe Harold, Appalachian Trail Museum Manager, writes at the beginning
of the latest "A. T. Museum Volunteer Newsletter":

"The season has started and things are already looking pretty good.
The weather is improving and the visitors are starting to find the park
(Pine Grove Furnace State Park) and The Museum as the sun comes out
and flowers start to bloom. We had a very successful clean up day and
the orientation sessions seemed to go good too. Our first few weeks have had
a decent number of visitors and everything is running smoothly so far.
I have a LOT of pictures to share today (!)."

To view this latest edition of the A. T. Museum Volunteer Newsletter,
Vol. 2, Issue 6 - April, 2015 by Joe Harold, Museum Manager, click on:
APRIL 2015 VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER

****************

There is another recent article about the Museum published novel "Thru-"
and its author Richard Judy, which is called the "BEST" by the author himself !
~ see "Monday's THRU REVIEW" attachment.
To purchase a hard copy of "Thru-", click on:
http://www.atmuseum.org/Thru_book.htm

Additionally, and thanks to Margy Schmidt's efforts.
it is NOW AVAILABLE in E-BOOK format (), click on:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=thru

and then the "Kindle edition" to go to its purchase site.

*********************

The home of The Museum, Pine Grove State Park, has published
a recent press release of the "Saturday, April 25: Earth Day / Volunteer Day
to be held at Pine Grove's Brickyard Pavillion.
See the "State Park - EARTH DAY VOLUNTEER DAY" attachment and
the "PARK PROGRAMS - April & May" attachment.

*************************************

HOURS OF OPERATION:
Mar 28 - May 3 open weekends only 12pm - 4pm
May 9 - July 19 open every day 9am - 4pm
Admission is free.
For directions, click on: VISIT THE A. T. MUSEUM
Special Events to be announced.
Phone: 717 486-8126

**************

Our home, Pine Grove Furnace State Park, has just announced
their April & May Programs.
See "PARK PROGRAMS ~ April & May" attachment.

2 NIGHTS of FREE CAMPING in Pine grove Furnace State Park !
The Sate Park offers two nights of free camping in return for one morning
of volunteering on Saturday, May 9th from 8 AM to 12 PM.
For details, see the "FREE CAMPING" attachment.

*************************

Your contributions finance operations and the Museum's expansion.
For a convenient, printable contribution-membership form,
see the "FORM" attachment.

To donate electronically, click on SUPPORT , then the "Donate" button.
OR, just make out a check to the A. T. Museum and mail it to:
Appalachian Trail Museum
~ H. Jay Sexton
1120 Pine Grove Road
Gardners, PA 17324

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert"RED WOLF O'da SMOKY'S" Croyle, Membership Secretary
MEMBERSHIP EMAIL: [email protected]
Be sure to add [email protected] to your CONTACTS so that
your server does not block our informative, Museum updates.

VOLUNTEER EMAIL: [email protected]

ARTIFACT(S) EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: www.atmuseum.org

[Red Wolf]

A. T. MUSEUM ~ TRAIL DAYS ~ ATC BIENNIAL ~ 2015 AT HALL of FAME INDUCTEES !

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

I will leave for the mountains near Flag Pond, Tennessee next Thursday (5/7/15)
for a few days there in the shadows of Big Bald, Flint Mountain, and Butte Mountain
at our AT Hall of Fame trail-sticks carver John"Bodacious" and his new wife
Francis' place ! ~ ~ can't hardly wait to smell the SWEET MOUNTAIN AIR !
Then, the following Tuesday, it's up the road a ways to Damascus for the
2015 Trail Days Festival. Once again, I'll manage the A. T. Museum table in
ALDHA tent (usually right next to the ATC tent) and display the Museum's
Traveling AT Exhibit near the campground at the One Way Ministries building.
FYI ~ more info, click on: 2015 TRAIL DAYS

******************

MAY 1st. Press Release: AT HALL of FAME INDUCTEES ANNOUNCED !
~ see the "Hall of Fame Inductees Announced.doc" attachment.

*********************************************

THE 40th. ATC BIENNIAL CONFERENCE ~ JULY 17 through July 19
AT SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY / WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
The Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) and the Mountain Club of Maryland (MCM),
are proud to present the 2015 ATC Biennial Conference "Hiking Through History."
All who are committed to protecting the AT or have an interest in the beautiful
surroundings and extensive history of the Shenandoah Valley are invited to attend this
40th. Biennial Conference of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC).
"Hiking Through History" features hikes on the nearby AT, Civil War Trails, and
other trails close to Shenandoah University.
There are also workshops on topics related to the trail, local history, and outdoor
recreation. Daily excursions highlight the many historic events that took place in
the Shenandoah Valley and surrounding areas, such as Gettysburg and Washington, DC.
There is also rafting, tubing, zip-lining and many other outdoor activities.
nightly entertainment features local musical talent and informative and inspirational
presentations related to the outdoors.
REGISTER, to get more information, and to see the conference video, click on:
ATC 2015 Biennial Conference Registration Packet

NOTE: at the above linked site, scroll down a ways to view the workshop/presentations.
The following are program presentations related to the A. T. Museum or to ALDHA:
1.) WORKSHOP #W1954 (on page 18) Sunday, July 19 from 1:45 PM to 3:15 PM
--- The A. T. Museum: Past, Present, and Future
(ATT) Larry Luxenburg, President, and Bill O'Brien, Appalachian Trail Museum Society.
~ The story of how the Museum got started, what's happening now and plans for the future.
2.) WORKSHOP #W1962 (on page 18) Sunday, July 19 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
--- The Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame - The First Five Years
(ATT) Jim Foster, A. T. Museum
The Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame was founded in 2011 by the A. T. Museum to honor persons
who've made exceptional contributions to the Trail and its community. These include pioneers
who helped to conceive and build the Trail, others who've preserved the Trail and those who've
achieved significant milestones. We've honored over 20 trail pioneers in the first five years.
We'll discuss why we established the Hall and the process we use to receive nominations and select
each year's honorees. We'll tell some of the best stories of our honorees and how they've made
a difference in the trail we all love.
3.) WORKSHOP #1952 (on page 17) Sunday, July 19 from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
--- The History of ALDHA: Its Past, Present and Future
(ATT) Bill O'Brien, Editor ALDHA Newsletter, Dr. Kip "Hippy Kippy" Redick, ALDHA.
Stories, anecdotes and other memorable moments from the past 33 years of the
Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association, with slides and music. Bring your own recollections
of a past ALDHA Gathering to share, plus ideas for what the next 33 years should bring for this
hiker-oriented group.

FYI ~ early registration is encouraged as all hikes, excursions, workshops and special events have
size limits and many fill up ! Registration costs increase June 1, 2015.

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This year's AT Hall of Fame poster has complete info
for the purchase of tickets, besides other details
of the location at Allenberry Resort Inn, The Museum,
and more. It has a link to copy and paste into your URL
for electronic ticket purchase, as well as a US Mail address
for purchases by mail.
This info is found near the bottom after "TO ORDER".
See the "2015 Hall of Fame Poster.pdf" attachment.

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Thanks to Margy Schmidt's efforts, the novel "Thru-", which is published
by The A. T. Museum (with all, proceeds going to The A. T. Museum,
it is NOW AVAILABLE in E-BOOK format (), click on:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=thru
and then the "Kindle edition" to go to its purchase site.

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"TRAIL MAGIC" -- the story of "Grandma" Emma Gatewood will premier
on Friday, May 29th, 2015 at True North Cultural Arts / 4530 Colorado Avenue /
Sheffield Village, Ohio 44054 ! This long-awaited documentary about this
Ohio grandmother who became the first woman to solo thru-hike the 2,050-mile
Appalachian Trail in 1955 will have its premier showing during a two day event
produced by Eden Valley Enterprises and FilmAffects, hosted by True North Cultural Arts
and the Lorain County Metro Parks. For more info, clcik on:
"Grandma" Gatewood's FILM

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HOURS OF OPERATION:
~ EVERY DAY~ 9am - 4pm (May 9 to July 19)
Admission is FREE .
For directions, click on: VISIT THE A. T. MUSEUM
Special Events to be announced.
Phone: 717 486-8126

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Our home, Pine Grove Furnace State Park, has announced
their May Programs.
See "PARK PROGRAMS - May.doc" attachment.
2 NIGHTS of FREE CAMPING in Pine grove Furnace State Park !
The Sate Park offers two nights of free camping in return for one morning
of volunteering on Saturday, May 9th from 8 AM to 12 PM.
For details, see the "FREE CAMPING.doc" attachment.

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Your contributions finance operations and the Museum's expansion.
For a convenient, printable contribution-membership form,
see the "FORM" attachment.
To donate electronically, click on SUPPORT , then the "Donate" button.
OR, just make out a check to the A. T. Museum and mail it to:
Appalachian Trail Museum
~ H. Jay Sexton
1120 Pine Grove Road
Gardners, PA 17324

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert"RED WOLF O'da SMOKY'S" Croyle, Membership Secretary
MEMBERSHIP EMAIL: [email protected]
Be sure to add [email protected] to your CONTACTS so that
your server does not block our informative, Museum updates.

VOLUNTEER EMAIL: [email protected]
VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER: APRIL 2015 VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER

ARTIFACT(S) EMAIL:[email protected]

WEBSITE: www.atmuseum.org

[Red Wolf]

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

It is with much regret and sadness that I have to post the following:

F. Y. I. ~ Dave Patrick, our special Damascus "friend-to-all-hikers" passed away suddenly May 1.
He was one of the very first big supporters of our A. T. Museum. Once, in the very early
days of raising memberships and funds, he even set up a tent canopy just for the Museum to do
membership work under for the Trail Days Festival ! Personally, I have lost a dear friend.
All of us in the hiker-community will miss "Damascus Dave" and his sage hiker advice.


"HAPPY TRAILS, my good friend."

Here is the link to Damascus Dave's complete obituary page
~ it contains a very special video of his life .....click on "Photos & Videos"
http://www.garrettfuneralhome.com/ob...#!/TributeWall

Robert "RED WOLF O'da SMOKY'S" Croyle
MEMBERSHIP EMAIL:[email protected]
WEBSITE: www.atmuseum.org

[Red Wolf]

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

I had a change of plans and came straight on up here
to Damascus, Virginia for the Trail Days Festival !

The Appalachian Trail Days Festival began Saturday with a
town-wide yard sale ~ in fact, tables were set up as far as Food City
over a half mile from the main business street, Laurel Avenue !

I posted the "latest revision" of the June 2017 plaque, which has
all the contributor listings at the various levels to our current
fund raising campaign ~ the "BUILDING FUND DONORS (2013 - 2016)
in the windows of Mount Rogers Outfitters ~ later in the upcoming week,
probably Thursday, I will move it to our A. T. Museum table in the
ALDHA tent, since we will be there "manning' that table.
This plaque will have a permanent spot in the A. T. Museum June 2017.
These posters will be updated and on display at the AT Hall of Fame Banquet
in June, at The Museum all summer, and then again at this coming October's
ALDHA Gathering in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania !

Usually, I have a very early (as soon as they open) breakfast at the ever
popular "COWBOY'S MINUTE MART". I was pleasantly surprised Saturday morning
as the recent past ATC Director Dave Starzell and recent past ATC Board Member
Steve Paradis came in (WITH PACKS ! ) and sat at the next table. I didn't recognize
Dave "Ghoust" Starzell until he came over to shake hands ~ his beard was DOUBLE
the length I remember ! Steve also came over to chat. They were both heading out
north on the AT ~ it was their first day out on a section hike from Damascus up
to Shenandoah ! Dave did from Springer to Damascus last year.
"HAPPY TRAILS, you guys".

I'll display the Museum's Traveling AT Exhibit near the campground
at the One Way Ministries building (directly across from the hiker campground).

FYI ~ more Trail Days info, click on:2015 TRAIL DAYS

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It is with regret and sadness that i must post the following information:
F. Y. I. ~ Dave Patrick, our special Damascus "friend-to-all-hikers" passed away suddenly
at breakfast in his cabin on Whitetop Mountain (Virginia's 2nd. highest) the morning of Friday, May 1.
He was one of the first big supporters of our Appalachian Trail Museum. Once, in the very early days of
membership work and fundraising, he even had a canopy set up along the side of his outfitter store the
week of Trail Days for The Museum's campaign efforts ! Personally, I have lost a good friend.
All of us in the hiker-community will miss "Damascus Dave" Patrick of MRO (Mt. Rogers Outfitters), and
his sage hiker advice. His son, Jeff Patrick, will continue the outfitter business operation, as he has done
for the past few years since Dave, more or less, retired to enjoy his beloved Whitetop Mt. cabin.

" HAPPY TRAILS, my friend. "

Here is the link to "Damascus Dave's" complete obituary page ~ it contains a very special video of his life,
click on the "Tribute Video" tab (it has the eagle & mountain pic):

http://www.garrettfuneralhome.com/obituaries/David-Patrick-3/#!/PhotosVideos

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A. T. MUSEUM HOURS OF OPERATION:
~ EVERY DAY~ 9am - 4pm (May 9 to July 19)
Admission is FREE .
For directions, click on: VISIT THE A. T. MUSEUM
Special Events to be announced.
Phone:717 486-8126

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PRESS RELEASE - 5/05/15 from Jim Foster, AT Hall of Fame Chairman
"A. T. Museum's AT Hall of Fame
~ BANQUET TICKETS ~ It's TIME AGAIN ! ! !
It's just a month until the Fifth Annual Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame Banquet.
Ticket orders are coming in steadily.
This year's Banquet will be outstanding.
Four stalwarts of the trail will be inducted into the Hall of Fame ~
Ned Anderson, Margaret Drummond, Stan Murray and Raymond Torrey.
Cindy Dunn, now Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation
and Environmental Resources will emcee again.
And we'll have two other surprises.

If you have not already done so, please send in your ticket order as soon as possible,
so we will be sure to have a place for you. You can either order them online, using the link
below. OR, you can mail them to The Museum at:

Banquet Tickets
Appalachian Trail Museum
1120 Pine Grove Road
Gardners, PA 17324

Come to the fifth annual Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame Banquet, Friday, June 5, 2015 ! !
For complete detail, go to https://atmbanquet2015.eventbrite.com "

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Our home, Pine Grove Furnace State Park, has announced
their May/June Programs.
See "PINE GROVE FURNACE STATE PARK.doc" attachment.
Additionally, they have announce "Kayaking Courses" !
See the "2015 Kayaking.doc" attachment.

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Your contributions finance operations and the Museum's expansion.
For a convenient, printable contribution-membership form,
see the "FORM" attachment.
To donate electronically, click on SUPPORT, then the "Donate" button.
OR, just make out a check to the A. T. Museum and mail it to:
Appalachian Trail Museum
~ H. Jay Sexton
1120 Pine Grove Road
Gardners, PA 17324

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This May marks the 60th Anniversary of Emma "Grandma" Gatewood's
record setting walk on the AT. Before her 1955 hike, no woman had ever hiked
the 2,050 miles from Georgia to Maine !. Celebrate this milestone with us --
get your T-shirt or hand-made Infinity Scarf with any donation of $20 or more
to Eden Valley Enterprises. Eden Valley Enterprises is a registered non-profit.
Grandma Gatewood T-shirts & Infinity Scarves available only until June 15, 2015.
All scarves are hand-made by Elyria artist Tracey Rue. Scarves and Shirts will be
mailed out after July 15, 2015.

To contribute by US Mail, see the "GRANDMA GATEWOOD.pdf" attachment.

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HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert"RED WOLF O'da SMOKY'S" Croyle, Membership Secretary
MEMBERSHIP EMAIL:[email protected]
Be sure to add a[email protected]to your CONTACTS so that
your server does not block our informative, Museum updates.

VOLUNTEER EMAIL: [email protected]
VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER: APRIL 2015 VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER

ARTIFACT(S) EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE:www.atmuseum.org