FOR RELEASE:  September 30, 2008

 

 

Lumberjack Day for Webelo Scouts at Troy Museum

 

 

(TROY, MI)Webelo Scout leaders looking for a great Fall activity will want to be sure to check out Lumberjack Day with Sheepshank Sam on Saturday, October 18 from 10 am-12:15 pm. 

 

Sheepshank Sam will conduct an active program all about Michigan’s logging days.  See historic tools and clothes, and try hands-on activities ouside like rolling and pulling logs.  Participants will even use an antique two-man saw to cut a souvenir from a log.

 

Scouts are invited to bring a picnic for after the program.  Lumber camp cookies will be provided.

 

Space is limited and registration is required.  The fee is $10 per Webelo scout and $2 per optional Museum patch.  Leaders and chaperones are free.

 

The Museum is located at 60 West Wattles Road at the northwest corner of Wattles and Livernois.  For more information, or to register, call 248.524.3570.

 

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