2019 Jim Thorpe Birthday Event
MAUCH CHUNK MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER
JIM THORPE OLYMPIAN BIRTHDAY EVENT
MAY 18TH AND 19TH, 2019
The Mauch Chunk Museum and Cultural Center will be sponsoring this 24th annual Jim Thorpe Birthday Weekend on Saturday, May 18th and Sunday, May 19th. This event is in honor of James Francis Thorpe, a Native American and “Athlete of the 20th Century”.
The festivities start off on Saturday, May 18th at 10:30 am with a Native American Tribute at the Jim Thorpe Mausoleum along with Don Wild Eagle, John Thorpe (Grandson), Carlisle Guests and Native Americans. At 11am, Our Olympian Cross Country and Track Teams will carry the lighted torch from the monument to the Jim Thorpe High School Stadium to light the Olympic Torch for the Special Olympic Track and Field Competition and then down 903 to the Heights, down Opera House Hill and then down Broadway to Josiah White Park for the lighting of our Olympic Torch.
Medals will be awarded to the team and coach and the resolution that Rep. Doyle Heffley had the Pennsylvania House pass declaring that May18, 2019 has been named “James Francis Thorpe Day” in the Commonwealth will be read. Town dignitaries will also be invited to honor this occasion with their presence.
A Large Birthday Cake will be presented, cut and pieces sold as part of the festivities for the weekend.
SPONSORSHIP DETAILS -- CLICK HERE
SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES IN JOSIAH WHITE PARK ARE:
Earth lore & Dance by Don Wild Eagle & Family – Saturday & Sunday
Medicine Horse Drum Group – Saturday & Sunday
Brad & Luke Duo – Saturday and Sunday
Buster the Clown for the children – Saturday and Sunday
The Faculty Brass Strolling through town – Saturday & Sunday
Terry Strongheart – Saturday & Sunday (Gazebo)
Face Painter for the Children – Saturday & Sunday
Jim Thorpe Cheerleades – Saturday Only
Train Rides – Sat. & Sun. 11am, 1pm and 3pm.
JIM THORPE HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM
Special Olympic Track & Field Competition - Saturday Only
MAUCH CHUNK OPERA HOUSE:
May 18th – CLASSIC ROLLING STONES
(FORMERLY THE GLIMMER TWINS)
May 19th - MOLLY TUTTLE
(Phenomenal Picker)
SPECIAL GUESTS:
JOHN THORPE – (Jim Thorpe’s Grandson)
CHUCK & WANDA GENTILE (Ret. Sports Director)
(CARLISLE U.S. ARMY WAR COLLEGE)
OLYMPIAN AUCTION- SATURDAY AND SUNDAY – JOSIAH WHITE PARK –
Donated items being accepted and may be dropped off at Nature’s Trail, 5 Broadway, Jim Thorpe.
ATTRACTIONS, SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS OPEN ALL
WEEKEND FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT.
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MANY GREAT CRAFT VENDORS AND LOTS OF GOOD FOOD WILL BE AVAILABLE ALL WEEKEND. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT ANNE MARIE FITZPATRICK/EVENT COORDINATOR AT 570-325-9281, or at amnt1@ptd.net or our new website at: jimthorpebirthday@yahoo.com
https://jimthorpebirthday.wixsite.com/event
Date and Time
Saturday May 18, 2019 Sunday May 19, 2019
Saturday May 18, 2019 & Sunday, May 19, 2019
Location
Jim Thorpe, PA
