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AT Museum on Travel Channel's "Mysteries At The Museum"

12/29/2015

MYSTERIES AT THE MUSEUM
SEASON FINALE: “Revolutionary Suffragette, Tokyo Rose, Hiking Grandma” – Premieres Friday, January 1 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT
Host Don Wildman examines a notebook that speaks to an activist's controversial death; inspects a microphone linked to a tale of wartime treason; and gazes upon an iconic sneaker, worn by an Appalachian Trail legend.

Series Synopsis: Host Don Wildman digs into the world’s greatest institutions to unearth extraordinary relics that reveal incredible secrets from the past. Through compelling interviews, rare archival footage and arresting recreations, “Mysteries at the Museum” illuminates the hidden treasures at the heart of history’s most incredible triumphs, sensational crimes and bizarre encounters. [Hour-long episodes]

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Museum Seeking Photos for New Children's Exhibits

8/25/2015

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How would you like to have one of your photos become part of our Children's Exhibits in our newly renovated Basement Children's Area?

If you have good photos, that you would like to donate to the Museum for use in our exhibits, keep reading.

Below is the list of photographs that we need by September 4 in order to stay on track to install GA and TN by Columbus Day weekend. Your help is appreciated.

To complete the panels for Georgia and Tennessee we need:

1. Original photographs: hard copy minimum size 6”X8” or electronic file minimum resolution 300 dpi.
2. Name of owner of the photo as they want it to appear in the credit line: Courtesy of _________.
3. Written permission (email is fine) from the owner to “use the photo for exhibit and promotional purposes in the A.T. museum.” Please use those words.

Photos needed:

Classic photo of a section of the AT in the woods with a blaze
Plaque on Springer Mountain
Trail thru Neel Gap
Roan Mt in full bloom
Ramps along a section of the Trail
Single ramp with roots attached or a clump of ramps close-up

Image needed:

Section of elevation profile in GA

Optional photos:

Steep section of trail
Over-loaded hiker on the trail
Ramp eating contest

We will be needing many more photos as we develop all the different display boards covering the whole trail in all 14 states, so if you have something you think would look great in our exhibit, but isn't on the list, send it to us. Who knows, your special photo may become a part of AT Museum History. I will send out more requests as we decide on what photos we want for each display board.

Send electronic photos to manager@atmuseum.org
and hard copies to:

AT Museum
C/O Joe Harold
2302 231st
Pasadena, MD 21122

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Appalachian Trail Museum Launches New, Updated, Website

8/25/2015

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The volunteer team of Alan Strackeljahn, Jim Foster and Joe Harold have dedicated a large number of hours to update the current website to a fresh and expanded platform. We are confident that our visitors will enjoy their visit to our Webverse museum.

After diligently moving the huge amount of content that Alan had put together over the last decade, the team built the new site one step at a time. Some new content and functions were added and everything was consolidated and arranged for easy navigation.

The new website has an extensive Online Museum where a visitor can find lots of interesting historical information about the people who hike the trail. We also are developing an Online Store where a visitor can purchase the things that we sell at our little retail gift shop at the Museum, no matter where they are in the world. We also still have our Support page, where you can help us realize our dream of expanding the physical museum throughout the Old Grist Mill's four floors.

Please come check out our new website. The address is the same: www.atmuseum.org

Thanks,
AT Museum Website Team

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2015 Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame Banquet Honors Trail Legends

6/11/2015

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The fifth annual Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame Banquet was held Friday evening, June 5 at the Allenberry Resort in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania.

The highlight of the gala was the induction of the 2015 class of the Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame. The honorees were: Nestell K. "Ned" Anderson of Sherman, Connecticut; Margaret C. Drummond of Atlanta, Georgia, Stanley A. Murray of Kingsport, Tennessee and Raymond H. Torrey of New York City, New York. Complete details on the 2015 class are available at the Museum’s website: www.atmuseum.org

2015 Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame representatives. Clockwise, from top left, Bill O'Brien, representing Ned Anderson; Bill Torrey, representing Raymond Torrey; Judy Murray, representing Stan Murray; and Bob Almand, representing Margaret Drummond. Photo courtesy Dan Innamorato

The Museum gave two additional awards. Nan Reisinger a/k/a "Drag'n Fly" was honored for her record breaking A.T. thru-hike, as the oldest woman to complete the trail in one year. Chuck Wood a/k/a "Woodchuck" was honored for his many years of service to the Museum and other trail organizations.

The emcee of the Banquet was Cindy Adams Dunn, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR). Randy “Windtalker” Motz entertained during the reception, performing his unique contemporary style of Native American flute music described as “Native Soundscapes”, accompanied by beautiful photos of the Appalachian Trail. Ronald J. Tipton, Executive Director and CEO of Appalachian Trail Conservancy, delivered remarks prior to the induction. The Hall of Fame weekend continued with a festival on Saturday, June 6, National Trails Day at the Museum's home in Pine Grove Furnace State Park.

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AT Museum on Travel Channel's "Mysteries At The Museum"

Museum Seeking Photos for New Children's Exhibits

Appalachian Trail Museum Launches New, Updated, Website

2015 Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame Banquet Honors Trail Legends

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