2019

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Posts for HHTD 2019

Chautauqua Tent

2019 Entertainment Events National Park Uncategorized

The National Park Service and Hoover Presidential Foundation are once again bringing back the Chautauqua Tent!  Located across from the Birthplace Cottage, the tent features fun and educational programming for all ages.

This year we’re excited to feature a portrayal of the man himself, Herbert Hoover — as performed by Brian Fox Ellis! Fox is an internationally acclaimed author, storyteller, historian, and naturalist, and has been a featured speaker at Chautauqua in many states. He has worked with museums and presidential libraries to bring detail and accuracy to his programs. His Hoover program will focus on Hoover’s humanitarian campaign during WWI, “Food Will Win the War.” Learn about how Hoover managed production and distribution of food, worked with farm cooperatives and millers, and mobilzed an army of home ec teachers and housewives, in an effort to both feed the troops and empower women on the home front. Check him out 3:00pm on Saturday, August 3rd.

Remember, if you enjoy hearing about Hoover’s humanitarian work, you can see more in the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum for FREE until 5:00pm!

Snapchat Filter

2019

At the 2019 Hoover’s Hometown Days event, be sure to find our event’s Snapchat filter. During Hoover’s Hometown Days, you’ll be able to find the filter ranging from the Main Street Stage to the Fire Department to the Hoover Presidential Library.

(due to cost of including a significantly larger, we apologize for not being able to add the area encompassing the Hoover-Ball courts in the filter area).

Register for the Fire in the Hole Bags Tournament

2019 Events

9th Annual Fire in the Hole Bags Tournament

A Hoover’s Hometown Event Friday, August 2, 2019 at 6 PM Sponsored by the West Branch Fire Fighters

First Place: $100

Second Place: $60

Third Place: $40

ENTRY FEE: $40 per team on or before July 31, 2019

$50 per team after July 31, 2019 (Includes 4 beverage tickets per team – beer, water or pop)

Find a partner and get signed up for another Fire in the Hole Bags Tournament (32 team limit) – August 2, 2019. Entry fee $40 if signed up before July 31st. WALK-INS welcomed but entry is $50. All teams will need to check in by 5:30 pm. Tournament starts at 6 PM. All entries include 4 drink tickets. There will be beverages, food, and live music. If interested please PM me your team name and contact or email me at jageptx@gmail.com or (915)227-1002. Pre-registration is required. Pick up entry forms at: West Branch City Office or West Branch Repairs or complete the online registration!

Hoover Prairie Run

2019 Events Uncategorized

On Saturday, August 3rd, you can run or walk at the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, sponsored by the West Branch Lions Club! All money raised will be used by the Lions Club for community projects.

The 4.5K run follows mown grass trails through the Hoover Tall-grass Prairie. The 1.5K walk is around the Hoover Presidential Library and Museum grounds and gravesite.

Registration information:

The runs will start at 8:00am on Saturday! There will be prizes awarded for the top 3 in each category. Check out the West Branch Lions Club on Facebook for more details!