Join the Friends of the Union Meeting Hall for a special screening of "Lost Nation" with award-winning Director Jay Craven on Friday, August 9th at the Ferrisburgh Town Hall.
Movie begins at 7pm followed by a Q&A session with Director Jay Craven. Tickets are $12 in advance via the link below or $14 at the door. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase.
This event is sponsored by Basin Harbor and our 2024 Sponsors: River's Edge Campground, Jackman Fuels, Jeniah Johnson and Tom Sheeran, Comfort Hill Kennel, Dean Leary, Adirondack Guideboat, Gilfeather’s Fine Provisions, Master Class Angling, Kurt Haigis, 2 Cowboys Sound Club, Kennedy Brothers, Shear Cuts, 802 Print, Gaines Insurance, Vergennes Animal Hospital and the Town of Ferrisburgh.
The Friends of the Union Meeting Hall will be hosting a Frederick Douglass-themed art contest, which will be displayed inside the historic building during Ferrisburgh Day celebrations.
The contest is a way for the Union Meeting Hall to celebrate its historic roots. “This is a great way to provide a platform for a younger generation to share their creativity while learning about Douglass, who spoke at the property in 1843. In turn, this creates a connection between these young community members and the Union Meeting Hall, showing them its importance to the community” states FUMH Treasurer Lindsey Brown.
The art contest, fitting themed “Frederick Douglass: Legend and Legacy” encourages children in grades 6th-8th to create a representation of Frederick Douglass and can include aspects of his work and contributions, such as depictions of his writing or speeches. Attendees to Ferrisburgh Day will have the opportunity to vote on their favorite piece, with the top three finalists receiving cash prizes.
There will also be a silent auction of the art throughout the day, with all the proceeds supporting the FUMH’s efforts to restore the historic building. According to FUMH Volunteer Heidi Willette ``this a great way to invite people into the building and to learn about our rich history, while also immersing themselves in art.”
To learn more about the contest, or to enter, select the "Entry Form" link below.
The Friends of the Union Meeting Hall would like to express our sincere gratitude to the following businesses and individuals who donated in support of programming and events. Their support will allow us to grow existing events while offering additional programming opportunities for our community. THANK YOU!
Our 2024 Sponsors are: Rivers Edge Campground, Jackman Fuels, Jeniah Johnson and Tom Sheeran, Comfort Hill Kennel, Dean Leary, Adirondack Guideboat, Gilfeather’s Fine Provisions, Master Class Angling, Kurt Haigis, 2 Cowboys Sound Club, Kennedy Brothers, Shear Cuts, 802 Print, Gaines Insurance, Vergennes Animal Hospital and the Town of Ferrisburgh.
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