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Meeting Schedule for 2009

January 10 "The Era of the Stockyards." The video history of the Union Stockyards in South St. Paul. Tom Kaliszewski will answer questions after the video presentation
February 14 "We didn't Know We Were Poor." History of the Great Depression of the 1930's. Members are invited to share their experiences and recollections. A roundtable discussion will be moderated by Lambert Plante.
March 14 "Antiques Roadshow." Bring an antique to be appraised by Mike Kranz of Stillwater's Midtown Antiques.
April 11 "Tales of Cedarhurst" presented by Bev Gross
May 9 St. Paul Park Swing Bridge
June 13 "Wedding Traditions and Dresses"
July 11 Field trip to South St. Paul's Fleming Field and Union Cemetery. Gather at 9:30 A.M. at St. Paul Park city hall parking lot for carpooling.
August 8 No meeting this month...we are on vacation.
September 12 Trolley Tour of historic Red Wing and Goodhue County History Museum. Gather at 9:30 A.M. at St. Paul Park city hall parking lot for carpooling. (Tour is filled)
October 10 "Ghost Sighting History" presented by Jerry Shaver and related stories by Society members.
November 14 "Veterans' Letters Home" presented by various SWHS members.
December 12 "The Story of Santa Claus." Judy Spooner will give the complete details. Our annual meeting and election of officers/board members. Bring a sweet treat to be shared.