ABOUT THIS EVENT

This event is in honor of James Francis Thorpe, a Native American and “Athlete of the 20th Century”.

MAUCH CHUNK MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER PRESENTS...

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JIM THORPE OLYMPIAN BIRTHDAY EVENT

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MAY 21 and May 22, 2022

The Mauch Chunk Museum and Cultural Center will be sponsoring the 25th annual Jim Thorpe Birthday Weekend on Saturday, May21 and Sunday, May 22. This event is in honor of James Francis Thorpe, a Native American and “Athlete of the 20th Century”.

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The festivities start off on Saturday, May 21 at 10:30 am with a Native American Tribute at the Jim Thorpe Mausoleum along with Don Wild Eagle, Medicine Horse Drum Group, Carlisle Guests and Native Americans. An Olympic Torch run by the Jim Thorpe High School Cross Country and Track teams will proceed with a police escort down Center Street to Front Street with a left onto the bridge, a right on 209 to the Liberties, a left at the Liberties to South Avenue, then a left onto Hill Road to Broadway, and then down Broadway to Josiah White Park. At 12pm will be the lighting of the Olympic Torch in Josiah White Park to start the Native American Events for the weekend. Medals will be awarded to the team and coach and the resolution that Rep. Doyle Heffley had the Pennsylvania House pass declaring that May 21, 2022 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.

SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES IN JOSIAH WHITE PARK ARE:
Many handmade crafters Saturday & Sunday

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
Cheer leaders performance – Saturday only
The Faculty Brass Strolling through town – Saturday & Sunday
Terry Strongheart – Saturday & Sunday
Train Rides – Saturday and Sunday
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides – Saturday & Sunday
Trolley Rides – Saturday and Sunday

MAUCH CHUNK OPERA HOUSE:
Classic Stones – Friday, May 20,2022A Rolling Stones Tribute
Eaglemania – Saturday, May 21, 2022

MAUCH CHUNK MUSEUM PROGRAM: The Carbon County Connection between the Lenape and the Sac and Fox Indian Nations.

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 ALLWEEKEND FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT.

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, amnt1@ptd.net