Celebration of historic Sunrise/Hartville towns set

Vicki Hood, Editor, vhood@guernseygazette.com
Posted 7/16/19

Also held in year's past, Hartville and Sunrise will be the site for anyone who has an affinity for the towns and their history during a special celebration and remembrance July 26-28.

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Celebration of historic Sunrise/Hartville towns set

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GUERNSEY—Some very special activities are planned for the weekend of July 26-28 in the communities of Hartville and Sunrise. The public is invited to attend any or all of the events planned to celebrate the special histories of the two communities and the Sunrise Mine.
The weekend kicks off Friday afternoon with registration between noon and 6 p.m. at the historic Hartville Schoolhouse/Community Center & Museum at Highway 270 and Gambell St.
Self-guided tours of the Hartville Town Hall (former United Steelworkers Union Hall) open to all. A 4 p.m. Meet and Greet will be held at the Miners and Stockmen’s Steakhouse on the east end of Hartville’s Main Street.
Sign-in for Saturday will be held 8 to 10 a.m. will be held at the Schoolhouse/Community Center. A catered lunch by the Miners and Stockmen’s Steakhouse will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

At 1:30 p.m., John Voight, current owner of the Sunrise Mine property, will hold a tour of the mine area.
Following the tour, those who are interested may join in on the whitewashing of the Sunrise High School “S” on the hill above the site of the school.
Gather with family and friends at 4 p.m. on the main street of downtown Hartville for a little relaxation and conversation with other attendees.
On Sunday at 11:30 a.m., a memorial service will be held at the Hartville Cemetery.
A roundtable history discussion will be held at the Schoolhouse/Community Center.
For further information or to obtain a registration form via e-mail, please call the Hartville/Sunrise Celebration Committee at 307-331-8810.