Located in the Syracuse Community Center, across from Lakeside Park on Syracuse Lake, the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum, offers residents and visitors an opportunity to learn more about this magnificent area and the individuals and institutions that have shaped it. If you haven't been in, please plan to do so. And even if you have, it is worth another visit as there is always something new to see.

The Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 1-5 p.m. in the summer and Thursday and Friday from 1-5 p.m. and by appointment (Call 457-3599). Admission is free, although donations are always welcome. In addition, the Museum offers programs on topics of interest. Please check with Museum for information on current programs or refer to the Community Center Events published in the Mail Journal.

MEMBERSHIP

Everyone is invited to become a member of the Museum. Membership entitles you to receive the Museum newsletter, advance information of Museum happenings, discounts on Museum programs, and the knowledge that you are helping the Museum carry out its mission. The Museum receives no tax revenues but rather relies on memberships, gifts from generous friends, and fund=raising activities such as historical cruises and the antique show & sale. The Museum offers individual memberships at $20 annually, family memberships at $30 annually, Corporate memberships at $100 annually, and lifetime memberships at $150 per person. Lifetime memberships include a copy of Early Wawasee Days by Eli Lilly.

HISTORIC CRUISES

The Museum is again offering historical cruises of Lake Wawasee on the S.S. Lilly Pad. As passenger cruise the shoreline, Margaret Appenzeller (Museum Board member and lifelong resident of the Lake) shares information about the geology, geography and history of Lake Wawasee and also provides insight about the individuals and institutions that have shaped its history. Cruises depart from the Frog Tavern at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 17, August 14, and September 4. Tickets are $30 per person with brunch on the air conditioned, lower deck and $15 per person without brunch on the open, upper deck. A cash is available on both decks. Advance reservations are required. These cruises sell out quickly so please call Harry Appenzeller at 574-457-3664 to make reservations.

3RD ANNUAL ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE

The Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum's 3rd Annual Antique Show & Sale will be held July 8 and 9 at the Community Center in Syracuse, Indiana. One of the State's finest antique shows, this event includes quality antique dealers from the Midwest specializing in art, art pottery, country furniture, flow blue, folk art, garden furniture, glass, Haviland, jew3elry, lighting, porcelain, primitives, prints, silver, Victorian furniture, other period furniture, and a wide range of smalls.

Show hours are Friday evening 10-9 and Saturday 10-5. Tickets are $5 per person (children under 12 free) and are good all three days. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door. Food is available and parking is free.

Proceeds from ticket sales and a Silent Auction being held along without his event benefit the Museum and The Syracuse Community Center Endowment Fund. Please contact the Museum for additional information.

THANK YOU

The Museum is grateful for the generous contributions of many WPOA members who also are members and friends of the Museum. Without you, it would not be possible for the Museum to carry out its mission. Thank you.