HISTORIC FORT STEUBEN FEBRUARY UPDATE
Less than two months until spring! Of course, there will be snow and ice and chilly winds in the
days ahead, but warmer days are coming! Until then, why not stop by the Fort Steuben Visitor
Center to get our 2012 Events Calendar, look at our current exhibit, pick up some travel
brochures and browse the Museum Shop? If nothing else, have a chat with our friendly
receptionist; there’s always something interesting going on here!
IN MEMORIAM
All of the community has been saddened by the death of Bill Croskey. Bill was a veteran
teacher, a Steubenville supporter, and a walking almanac of community history. A long-time
trustee of the First Federal Land Office and a member of many boards, including the Old Fort
Steuben Project, Bill livened up our meetings and made history come alive for many young
people. He will be greatly missed.
CIVIL WAR: THE AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
As part of the commemoration of the sesquicentennial of the Civil War, we have dedicated our
Black History Month exhibit to the experiences of the African American men and women who lived
through that turbulent time. From the United States Colored Troops (including those who won the
Medal of Honor) to the spies (like Harriet Tubman) to the “Contrabands” (slaves who were freed
by the Union army), an important part of our national history will be on display from Feb. 6-24. A
new movie, Dog Jack, will be available for viewing. Thank you to the Steubenville Herald Star for
helping to sponsor this year’s exhibit.
On Saturday, Feb. 18, from 11 am to 5 pm, the Black History Month Film Festival will feature
short movies about the achievements of black men and women in American history.
Refreshments will be provided in part by Eat n’Park.
An essay contest sponsored by the Labelle Neighbors Who Care and Franciscan University
of Steubenville will also be part of this year’s event. Cash prizes will be awarded and winners will
be announced at the Film Festival. Check our website or Facebook page for more information.
All these programs are free and open to the public.
SUPER-DUPER FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER RAFFLE
Sales of our 2012 raffle tickets are underway so be sure to buy some! We have a super
assortment of twelve prizes including overnight stays at Seven Springs Resort and Mountaineer
Resort, a Lyman’s Great Plains Hunter Flintlock, and a Sweetheart Oak Rocker. Tickets are $5
and can be purchased at the Visitor Center, by mail or by phone. The drawing will be held at our
Annual Dinner on May 23rd but the winner need not be present. All proceeds will go to
supporting Ohio Valley Frontier Days, June 23-24.
2012 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
We are 75% of the way towards our membership goal for this year – but we hope to surpass it.
If you like what we are doing at Historic Fort Steuben, please show your support by becoming a
member. Many volunteers contribute time and effort, but we still need dollars to pay the bills.
Your tax-deductible donations keep us going! A membership form can be found on-line; you can
even make your membership donation on-line securely through PayPal at www.oldfortsteuben.
com/MembershipForm. Daily sponsorships are available as well: call for more information, 740-
283-1787. And please consider Historic Fort Steuben in your financial planning. Ken Perkins and
Suzanne Kresser of Tri-State Financial have a number of easy ways you can ensure that the
work we have begun here will continue to future generations.
SPRING QUILT SHOW
Calling all quilters! Our very popular Spring Quilt Show will be held from April 16-28 and is open
to all. Whether it is one of your own machine stitched designs or a well-loved quilt handed down
from Grandma, every one is a unique creation which can be entered in our show. A Quilt Display
Form will be on our website (www.oldfortsteuben.com/QuiltDisplayForm ); by filling it out and
sending it ahead of time, we can prepare the program and the room. Or you can pick one up at
the Visitor Center.
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
The schedule for the 2012 Summer Concert Series which will run from May 24 to August 2 is
almost complete! This year we will be giving attendees a free Keepsake Souvenir Program
that will provide information about all the artists who will be performing. It will be suitable for
autographs as well as reviving memories of these great evenings of music and socializing.
Since 2007, from 300-1000 people come to Historic Downtown Steubenville each week to enjoy
these riverside events. We are grateful for their support and appreciation.
Sponsors and advertisers are invited to place an ad in the program booklet. Ads will range from
$250 to $500; sponsorship of one concert is $1500. For more information, call us at 740-283-
1787.
SAVE THE DATE
Our Annual Dinner will be held on Wednesday evening, May 23, 2012 – details to follow!
MEMORIAL BRICKS
An engraved brick of three lines can be purchased for $50 to honor a friend or family member,
commemorate an event or memorialize a special moment or group. If you would like to make one
a Valentine’s Day gift, we would be glad to send an appropriate card announcing it. Bricks
ordered in the next month will be put in place by the fountain in May. Brick forms can be obtained
at the Visitor Center or from the website: www.oldfortsteuben.com/Brickform .
STEUBENVILLE VISITOR CENTER
As you may have heard, Historic Fort Steuben will be taking on some of the responsibilities of
the soon to be dissolved Steubenville Convention and Visitors Bureau. In order to provide
information for residents and visitors to the Steubenville area, we will be updating the www.
VisitSteubenville.com website and Facebook page and sending out more frequent updates and
events listing, while maintaining Historic Fort Steuben’s internet and print presence. We are in
the process of developing a city-wide events calendar as well. Please feel free to forward these
updates to others who would be interested. If you would like to have an event or attraction
included in our marketing efforts, contact us at info@VisitSteubenville.com or download the Event
Listing form that will be on the www.VisitSteubenville.com website.
WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING IN THE AREA?
January 23-Feb 3: Three Man Art Show at Eastern Gateway Community College,
Steubenville
Jan. 27: Registration required for the Feb. 1-3: “Give Kids a Smile” program for low income
children, 740-264-5591 ex. 190
Jan. 31: “An Introduction to 4H,” 6 pm, OSU Extension Office, Wintersville, open to anyone
with kids between 8 and 18, 740-264-2212;
Feb. 5: “Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser” for United Way of Jefferson County, Applebee’s
Restaurant, Steubenville, 7 am to 10 am, $5 for sausage, pancakes, fruit, coffee or tea, 740-284-
9000
Feb. 13: Steubenville Revitalization Group Meeting, 6:30 pm, Froehlich’s Classic Corner,
Steubenville
February 15: Small Business Development – Start up Class-1:00-3:00 at the Jefferson
County Chamber of Commerce, Market Street, Steubenville, 330-308-7522
February 17: Liederabend-A Night of German Song, 7pm, Gallery at Franciscan University
of Steubenville, 740-283-6245
Feb. 18: “Red Hat Chocolate Affair” at The Laurels of Steubenville, 2 pm, 740-264-5042,
ask for Rose;
Feb. 18: Heartland Health Fair, 6am-6pm, Fort Steuben Mall, Steubenville
Feb.27: Accessible Design Workshop, 8:30-noon, Eastern Gateway Community College,
Steubenville: free but Registration by Feb. 10 required, contact Steubenville Planning & Zoning
Commission, 740-283-6000 ex.1700
Feb. 28: Shale Gas Workshop Series for Landowners- “Wealth & Tax Management
Strategies for Landowners, Covering Lease & Royalty Payments,” 7:30-9:30 pm, Jefferson Co.
JVS, Bloomingdale, contact OSU Extension, 740-264-2212
February is a month of hearts, presidents, and Puxatawny Phil – lots to keep us smiling! We even
have an extra day to enjoy it all! Happy Leap Year!