We knew this had been put in motion, but it's creation and delivery was supposed to take months and months to accomplish. However the folks at the Michigan Historical Commission loved the focus of the project so much, they bumped it ahead of all the other projects in line so that it could be ready in time for the Heritage Festival's "McCay Day" celebration!
So... everyone is cordially invited to attend the dedication ceremony of the Winsor McCay State of Michigan historical marker on Tuesday, June 16 at 6:30 p.m. The event will take place in the park located between the Spring Lake Township Hall and the Spring Lake District Library, 123 E. Exchange Street. The site is the one-time-location of Union School which McCay attended as a child and is directly across the street from the location of his childhood home. You are invited to remain at the library for the Ray Pointer presentation on Winsor McCay beginning at 8:00 p.m.
There is hope that McCay's grandson and/or great-grandson will even be flying in to attend the dedication.
The marker is set to be delivered next week. It will be installed and covered, awaiting the big reveal. In the meantime, its resting place has been dutifully marked with what we've now dubbed the "Winsor McCay Memorial Stick":
3 comments:
Right on! Way to go!
Congratulations! Glad to hear that McCay is getting some recognition here in Michigan.
Stopped by yesterday to check things out. Marker looks great, as did the various displays at the library!
Nice crowd for the event and presentation! Wishing you the best on future plans to honor McCay!
Sincerely,
Ron Pesch
Muskegon's Buster Keaton guy...
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