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November 2024 Newsletter

November 2024 Newsletter

Donor Appreciation, Holiday Events at BHC, Walloon Q&A, Historic Treasure and more

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Special Christmas Shopping Dates

Special Christmas Shopping Dates

BHC will be open Saturdays in December. Great prices on great gifts!

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Christmas Spirits Glass Workshop

Christmas Spirits Glass Workshop

December 7, 2024

Make your own glass ornaments while enjoying local food and spirits

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Griffon String Quartet Holiday Concert

Griffon String Quartet Holiday Concert

December 12, 2024

Enjoy the Griffon String Quartet at BHC

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News and Happenings

What to Know When Visting BHC

What to Know When Visting BHC

Please see the PDF below for BHC visitor policies.

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2024 Story/Photo Contest

2024 Story/Photo Contest

Share your story of your Belgian ancestors through photos, letters, postcards and other historical documents.  Each quarter, BHC will focus on a different topic. Contest entries should tell a story about Belgian ancestors along with a historical document.  Each quarterly winner will receive a $50 BHC gift certificate.  There will be different topic for each quarter, but enter any time for any topic:

     Quarter 1 Traditions - Winner Lisa Colombo

     Quarter 2 (due Jun 30) - Characters

     Quarter 3 (due Sep 30) - Homesteads

     Quarter 4 (due Dec 31) - Open/Historical Accounts

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Visits By Appointment

Visits By Appointment

We gladly accept appointments to visit BHC outside of our regular hours. To schedule a visit, email contact@belgianheritagecenter.org with the date and approximate time requested. As these visits require extra volunteer time and travel, a donation of $10 per person with a minimum of $20 per visit is appreciated.  Please contact us at least one week ahead of your planned visit.

Third Quarter Contest Entries

Third Quarter Contest Entries

The contest topic for the third quarter was "Homesteads" - stories about settling and keeping the land in our Belgian communities.  The winner of a $50 BHC gift certificate is Christine Chaudoir for the story of the Evrard homestead.  Congratulations, Christine!

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