News - Appalachian Trail Museum

Special Presentation At The A.T. Museum on July 4 - Nimblewill Nomad

7/1/2021

Nimblewill Nomad (courtesy nimblewillnomad.com)

Join the Appalachian Trail Museum for a 2pm program on Sunday, July 4th presented by Nimblewill Nomad! Nimblewill Nomad is an elite status hiker and fantastic storyteller. He is one of only two people to have thru hiked all 11 National Scenic Trails in America, multiple National Historic Trails, and more! This year, Nimblewill Nomad is hiking from Alabama to Baxter State Park in Maine (home of Mt. Katahdin) to bring awareness to the Pinhoti Trail, a long distance trail in Alabama and Georgia. HERE is a link to more information on his current hiking odyssey.

Tickets Are On Sale For 2021 Hall of Fame Banquet

7/1/2021

Tickets are now on sale for the 2021 Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame Banquet. The Banquet will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2021. The Banquet will return to the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center, located at 950 Soldiers Drive, Carlisle, PA. The evening will begin with a reception at 6 pm, with dinner to follow at 7 pm. Ticket prices remain the same as in 2019, $40.00 for Museum members and $50.00 for non-members.

There are four ways to purchase tickets:

In person at the Museum
By mailing a check to the Museum, using this address: A.T. Museum, Attn. Banquet Tickets, 1120 Pine Grove Rd., Gardners, PA 17324
Using the ONLINE STORE at the Museum’s website
Using our online ticketing site. The direct link to the ticketing site is https://2021athalloffamebanquet.eventbrite.com

The M.C. for the 2021 Banquet will once again be Sandra “Sandi” Marra.

Sandi Marra, President & CEO, Appalachian Trail Conservancy

Sandi is President & CEO of Appalachian Trail Conservancy. Previously, she had been Chair of the Board of ATC since 2013. Sandi is a past president and honorary life member of Potomac Appalachian Trail Club and has been an A.T. maintainer for more than 30 years. She served on the ATC Board of Directors from October 2008 until becoming President & CEO and had chaired the membership and development and strategic planning committees. She previously served on the ATC Board of Managers from 1999 through 2005.

Larry Luxenberg, founder and President of the Museum said: “We’re so happy that Sandi has agreed to again be the M.C. of our Banquet. After a one-year gap due to the pandemic, we’re looking forward to honoring the latest inductees to our Hall of Fame.
The 2021 Banquet will honor the Tenth & Eleventh Classes of the Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame. The Tenth Class is Chris Brunton, Warren Doyle, Thurston Griggs and Walkin' Jim Stoltz. The Eleventh Class is Harvey Broome, Stephen Clark, Thomas Johnson and Marianne Skeen. Information on the inductees is available at our website, www.atmuseum.org

Jim Foster, Chair of the Hall of Fame selection committee, said: “We’re thrilled to once again partner with the Army Heritage and Education Center for our 2021 Banquet. We strongly urge all attendees to become fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before attending.”
Opportunities to sponsor the Banquet are also available. Check the Museum’s website www.atmuseum.org or email atmbanquet@gmail.com for more information. The Hall of Fame Banquet is the highlight of the Museum’s Hall of Fame weekend, November 20 & 21. Additional activities will be announced on the Museum’s website, social media and elsewhere.

"APPALACHIAN TRAIL MUSEUM UPDATES", June 25, 2021

6/25/2021

MOUNTAIN LAUREL / RHODODENDRON IN BLOOM !
~ FUNDRAISER NEARS $350,000 GOAL (only $34,000 to go by 1-1-2022 !)
~ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED BY MAAGER ~ MONDAY’S VOLUNTEER PICNIC
~ MISSY SHANK & THE IRONMASTER'S HOSTEL
~ A. T. RESEARCH LIBRARY ~ MUSEUM’S GARDENS NEWSLETTER !
~ PINE GROVE FURNACE STATE PARK ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE
~ SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN CLIPS (Appalachian Musical "Gathering")
~ A. T. VISTA 2021 NEWSLETTER ~ & MORE !

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

The June 25, 2021 edition of
Appalachian Trail Museum Updates
is ready for your review !

PART 1 - A. T. MUSEUM UPDATES ~ click on,
PART 1 - "A. T. MUSEUM UPDATES", June 25, 2021

PART 2 - A. T. MUSEUM UPDATES ~ click on,
PART 2 - "A. T. MUSEUM UPDATES", June 25, 2021

A.T. VISTA JUNE 2021 NEWSLETTER, click on,
***** A.T. VISTA NEWSLETTER - JUNE 2021

FYI ~ A. T. MUSEUM UPDATES GARDENS-click on,
THE LATEST BUZZ - MID JUNE 2021 (GARDENS)

STATE PARK PROGRAM SCHEDULE, click on,
STATE PARK PROGRAMS, JUNE - JULY 2021

A SPECIAL STATE PARK PROGRAM, click on,
VAN WAGNER - SPECIAL PROGRAM FLYER

“SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN - An Appalachian Gathering”
Here are clips from this musical production
for your review and enjoyment, click on,
1.) A PREVIEW OF SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN

2.) OPENING SEQUENCE - SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN

3.) NOTTAMUN TOWN

4.) A FOX WENT OUT ON A CHILLY NIGHT

5.) FAR FROM HOME - FIDDLE VARIATIONS

6.) RED ROCKIN' CHAIR

7.) GLORY IN THE MEETINGHOUSE

8.) BREAKIN' UP CHRISTMAS ON SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN

9.)  WASSAIL - CHRISTMAS ON SUGARLOAF MTN

10.) DOWN TO THE RIVER TO PRAY

11.) THE PROGRAM / DETAILS (ALL SCRIPT)

FYI ~ ONLINE STORE - 2021, click on,
A.T. MUSEUM ONLINE STORE - APRIL 2021

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert "RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S" Croyle
A. T. Museum Membership Secretary
email: atmuseumfriends@gmail.com

U S Mail Address:
A. T. Museum
1120 Pine Grove Road
Gardners, PA 17324

F.Y.I. ~ If you wish to receive this Appalachian Trail Museum newsletter,
click on & complete with name and email only, SUBSCRIBE.
Then add atmuseumupdates@gmail.com to your “contacts”
so the newsletter is not blocked by your server. ~ "Red Wolf"

We Are Now On Instagram!!

6/23/2021

The A.T. Museum is now on Instagram. Thanks to our volunteer librarian Kurt Bodling, we now have a site on Instagram. CLICK HERE to visit our site. By the way, if you have a Facebook account, you can easily access Instagram without establishing a separate Instagram account.

First Museum Volunteer Picnic of 2021

6/22/2021

The A.T. Museum held its first volunteer picnic of 2021 on June 21. Manager Julie Queen organized the event. About 20 volunteers attended. Andre Weltman of Friends of Pine Grove Furnace served as grillmaster. After the meal, Gwen Loose talked about future exhibits, including the interactive map. Andre mentioned the two programs on the Old Grist Mill, to be held June 24 & July 10. Jim Foster talked about the A.T. Vista hike on August 7 and the Hall of Fame Banquet on Nov. 20.
If you'd like to become a volunteer at the Museum, contact Julie at manager@atmuseum.org

"APPALACHIAN TRAIL MUSEUM UPDATES", June 18, 2021

6/16/2021

MUSEUM OPEN WED-SUN
~ IRONMASTERS HOSTEL OPEN
~ THE LATEST BUZZ (GARDENS)
~ 2 ROAN MTN RHODODENDRON FESTIVALS
~ A.T. MUSICAL VIDEO
~ FOPGF NEWSLETTER & PARK PROGRAMS
~ MUSEUM MANAGER’S NEWS
~ IAT/SIA LATEST NEWS
~ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED & MORE !

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

The June 18, 2021 edition of
Appalachian Trail Museum Updates
is ready for your review !

PART 1 - A. T. MUSEUM UPDATES ~ click on,
PART 1 - "A. T. MUSEUM UPDATES", June 18, 2021

PART 2 - A. T. MUSEUM UPDATES ~ click on,
PART 2 "A. T. MUSEUM UPDATES", June 18, 2021

PART 3 - A. T. MUSEUM UPDATES -click on,
THE LATEST BUZZ - MID JUNE 2021 (GARDENS)

FYI ~ BOILING SPRINGS, GREAT EATS, click on,
BOILING SPRINGS CAFFE' 101- GOOD EATS !

FYI ~ THE A. T. VISTAS NEWSLETTER , click on,
MAY 2021 A. T. VISTA NEWSLETTER

SOME MUSIC TO ENJOY, click on,
1.) SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN - OPENING SEQUENCE

2.) VIVALDI - ARR, J. SORRELL - LA FOLIA

3.) BIBER - CONCERTO IN C MAJOR FOR TRUMPET & STRINGS

4.) MOZART - SYMPHONY NO 40 IN G MINOR

FYI ~ ONLINE STORE - 2021, click on,
A.T. MUSEUM ONLINE STORE - APRIL 2021

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert "RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S" Croyle
A. T. Museum Membership Secretary
email: atmuseumfriends@gmail.com

U S Mail Address:
A. T. Museum
1120 Pine Grove Road
Gardners, PA 17324

F.Y.I. ~ If you wish to receive this Appalachian Trail Museum newsletter,
click on & complete with name and email only, SUBSCRIBE.
Then add atmuseumupdates@gmail.com to your “contacts”
so the newsletter is not blocked by your server. ~ "Red Wolf"

"APPALACHIAN TRAIL MUSEUM UPDATES", June 11, 2021

6/11/2021

MUSEUM OPEN WED-SUN / 9AM TO 4PM
~ LAURIE POTTEIGER RETIRES
~ ROAN MTN RHODODENDRON FESTIVAL NEXT WEEKEND !
~ FOPGF NEWSLETTER & PARK PROGRAMS
~ A. T. MUSEUM MANAGER’S NEWS & SOME PHOTOS
~ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED & MORE !
~ CANADA BORDER TO OPEN SOON ! ~ IAT/SIA ARTICLE

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

The June 11, 2021 edition of
Appalachian Trail Museum Updates
is ready for your review !

PART 1 ~ A. T. MUSEUM UPDATES ~ click on,
PART 1 "A. T. MUSEUM UPDATES"/ June 11, 2021

PART 2 ~ A. T. MUSEUM UPDATES ~ click on,
PART 2 - "A. T. MUSEUM UPDATES", June 11, 2021

FYI ~ ATC - LETTER FROM LAIRIE POTTEIGER~ click on,
LETTER FROM LAURIE POTTEIGER

WALKIN' JIM STOLTZ - HIM & HIS MUSIC, click on,
WALKIN' JIM STOTLZ -HIM & HIS MUSIC

FYI ~ THE A. T. VISTAS NEWSLETTER , click on,
MAY 2021 A. T. VISTA NEWSLETTER

SOME MUSIC TO ENJOY, click on,
1.) BAROQUE MUSIC - JEANNETTE SORRELL - DIRECTOR

2.) BRANDENBURG CONCERTO NO. 5

3.) TORELLI: TRUMPET CONCERTO IN D MAJOR

FYI ~ ONLINE STORE - 2021, click on,
A.T. MUSEUM ONLINE STORE - APRIL 2021

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert "RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S" Croyle
A. T. Museum Membership Secretary
email: atmuseumfriends@gmail.com

U S Mail Address:
A. T. Museum
1120 Pine Grove Road
Gardners, PA 17324

F.Y.I. ~ If you wish to receive this Appalachian Trail Museum newsletter,
click on & complete with name and email only, SUBSCRIBE.
Then add atmuseumupdates@gmail.com to your “contacts”
so the newsletter is not blocked by your server. ~ "Red Wolf"

A.T. Vista Pine Grove Furnace & Museum Hike Sat., Aug 7, 2021, 8:30 am.

6/6/2021

A.T. Vista Pine Grove Furnace & Museum Hike Sat., Aug 7, 2021, 8:30 am.

Meet at Furnace Stack Parking Lot, Pine Grove Furnace State Park, Gardners, PA

6 miles, moderate terrain

Leader: Museum Volunteer Jim Foster

This is one on a series of hikes along the entire Appalachian Trail to celebrate the 2021 virtual A.T. Vista. For more information on A.T. Vista, go to the website www.atvista.org From the Furnace Stack Parking Lot, we’ll hike northbound on the A.T. out of the Park climbing South Mountain until the junction with the Pole Steeple Trail. We’ll follow Pole Steeple back down to the Park, then follow a dirt road along beautiful Laurel Lake back to the Furnace Stack lot. Following the hike, there will be an optional guided tour of the Appalachian Trail Museum, also within the Park.

Registrations are available through the meetup.com group Day Hikers of Central PA. Participants MUST be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. A limited number of spaces are available for those who are not members of Day Hikers by using the A.T. Museum email address atmbanquet@gmail.com

Laurie Potteiger Is Leaving ATC, But Not The Trail

6/6/2021

Our great friend Laurie Potteiger is retiring after 33 years at Appalachian Trail Conservancy. HERE is a link to her final post on ATC's website. For that time, Laurie has literally been the face of the A.T., greeting hikers as they came in to the ATC Visitors Center to get their traditional photos. Laurie has also been a fixture at many A.T. events, like Trail Days, the ALDHA Gatherings and the A.T. Biennials. Many of us were first inspired to take the plunge and attempt a thru-hike after talking to Laurie at one of these events.

Because of her typical modesty, Laurie said nothing in her farewell post about her involvement with the A.T. Museum. When our founder and President, Larry Luxenberg, first proposed a Museum to honor and showcase America's most popular and heavily used long distance hiking trail, Laurie was among the first to sign on and agree to help. She has represented ATC on our Board since the early days.

Although Laurie is leaving her job at the ATC, she is certainly not leaving the trail. She and her husband Dick will be hiking the trail. They'll also continue to maintain their Trail section for the Potomac A.T. Club. She's also promised to remain active with the Museum as well. Frankly, we weren't about to let her go.

On behalf of everyone involved with the Museum project, we wish Laurie and Dick the very best on her retirement. We are sure we will see them on the Trail and at the Museum soon.

Program On The Old Grist Mill Twice This Summer

6/5/2021

The Old Grist Mill - Thursday June 24 at 6 PM
The Old Grist Mill - Saturday July 10 at 2 PM

Join local historian and chair of the Friends of Pine Grove Furnace, Andre Weltman, for a presentation and exterior tour on the history of the old grist mill building (now the home of the Appalachian Trail Museum). Meet at the bottom of the grass-covered ramp in front of the museum.