Ohio Civil War 150 » Atwater (OH) http://www.ohiocivilwar150.org Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:40:27 +0000 en hourly 1 Atwater: “Grate Day” Celebration http://www.ohiocivilwar150.org/2009/09/atwater-grate-day-celebration-atwater-oh/ http://www.ohiocivilwar150.org/2009/09/atwater-grate-day-celebration-atwater-oh/#comments Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:25:37 +0000 jbarton http://www.ohiocivilwar150.org/?p=898 October 10, 20099:00 amto7:00 pm

Come celebrate John H. Grate, a past Commander-in-Chief of the Ohio Grand Army of the Republic and also the last Civil War Veteran of Portage County.

At Atwater Town Hall, 1219 SR 183, Atwater, OH 44201

Rain or Shine

Pancake Breakfast at the Fire Department 7 AM – 10 AM

Parade, flag raising, rededication of the John Grate Memorial, Pete Raymond as Abe Lincoln, Civil War living history by the 6th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, John Grate testimonials, Civil War-era dress contest, Marlboro volunteer group, Pearl Grove, Native American horsemanship, crafts, food, concessions, and Civil War military ball.

All are welcome!

Call 330-947-3589 for more information or go to the Atwater Historical Society’s webpage.

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