There will be company drill demonstrations, a tactical battle demonstration, visits to Civil War and civilian camps, live music and workshops with the Dodworth Saxhorn Band, an Ecumenical service and more at a Civil War Living History Event at Hilt's Landing onSeptember 11 and 12.

 The Lakeshore Museum Center event is co-sponsored by Company F of the Third Michigan Infantry, which is dedicated to educate the general public and preserve all aspects of Civil War life.  It will be a fun family event and the first of many special events to be held at the site just off Durham Road in Whitehall.

 Visitors will meet members of Company F and have an opportunity to tour the camps of the north and south, learning what life was like in those camps as well as in a civilian camp.  The Company will conduct a drill demonstration with marching and use of Civil War musketry.  Curators from the Muskegon's  Education Department will present a Civil War activity for children.  On Sunday, an Ecumenical service will be held based on revival services that were held for both armies during the war.

 Music will be performed on Saturday by the Dodworth Saxhorn Band, a recreation of one of  America's first all-brass bands.  The ensemble of up to 17 members dresses the part, performs music from that period on original instruments and uses drama, poetry, dance, and audience participation to help bring America's musical past to life. Workshops will be offered along with a formal concert.

 Admission to the Civil War Reenactment will be $5 for adults, $2 for ages 5-18 and free admission for   children under 5.  A family pass will be available for $12.  Food and    beverages will be available for purchase on site.  The event will take place on Saturday, September 11 from 10am to 6pm and Sunday, September 12 from 10am to 4pm.

Just over a month away, Montague is gearing up for the annual Pumpkinfest in downtown Montague onSaturday, October 9.This popular event     attracts hundreds of pumpkin rollers from all over Michigan, and even a few from surrounding states, ranging in all ages.  Pumpkin central will be set up on the corner of Dowling and Ferry.  This thirteen-year-old event is hosted by the City of Montague along with many volunteers.  Look for Mayor Roesler as he makes everyone feel welcome and at home.  For more information, call the City of Montague at 893-1155 or the Chamber at 893-4585.

Schedule of Events

Farmer's Market                                                      
8:00am

Pumpkin Pie Arrival Deadline
9:00am-10:30am Senior Center

Pumpkin Pie Judging                                             
10:30am Senior Center

Pumpkin Roll Registration                                             
9:30am Dowling / Ferry Street

$1.00 registration with your own pumpkin
$2.00 registration includes a pumpkin

Pumpkin Roll on Dowling Street  11:00am
Age groups: 1-3, 4-6, 7-12, 13-18, 19-69, 70 & over

Pumpkin Painting
10:00am to Noon, Todd Pharmacy

Youth Art Fair
10:00am-1:00pm, Nuveen Center

Carved Pumpkins at Greenridge Realty
11:00am Display, Noon Judging

Bake Sale
9:00am-1:00pm Senior Center

Pumpkin Seed Spitting Contest 
12:30pm Ferry Street

Pumpkin Food Specials
Local Businesses in Town

Pumpkin Bowling
Ferry Street, after rolling

Free Hayrides by Double JJ Resort (Water & Church St.)
10:00am-2:00pm

Harvest Fest - Utopian Marketplace
Scarecrow contest, music, face painting 1:00-4:00pm, coffee, produce, prizes & more!

Travel on one of Michigan's most beautiful scenic drives.  It's the sixth annual Depot to Depot Muskegon County Fall Color Tour.  Experience the vibrant colors of the woods, dunes and water.  Drive or bike this self-guided touring route to visit historic sites, enjoy nature and get your picture taken in front of spectacular Lake Michigan.

     Those who register for this event will receive passes to area museums, fall refreshments, and discounts/prizes from area businesses.  Stop at all of the designated sites and you will be eligible to win two round-trip passes on the Lake  Express Ferry between Muskegon and Milwaukee!

     Begin at either the Muskegon Union Depot, home of the Muskegon County Convention and Visitor's Bureau, or the White Lake Train Depot, home of the White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.  Travel on Ruddiman, Scenic Drive and South Shore Drive.  Only $5 per adult!  Teenagers and children are free!  First 50 children will receive a free pumpkin!  Fore more info, please contact the Muskegon CVB at 724-3100 or the White Lake Chamber at 893-4585.

 Designated Historic and Scenic Sites Included on the Tour:

· Muskegon Historic Union Depot

 (610 W. Western Ave., Muskegon)

· Muskegon Farmer's Market

· Muskegon Blockhouse

· Duck Lake State Park

· White River Light Station Museum

· White Lake Community Library

· White Lake Historic Depot