Stephanie Vavra wrote this article.
On Saturday afternoon, September 7, 2019, join the Morrison Historical Society Board of Trustees, MHS members, your friends, and new acquaintances in air-conditioned comfort, at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The annual Ice Cream Social will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Other refreshments include barbecue pork sandwiches, chips, desserts, and beverages–all by donation only.
Daryl Drennen and Steve Swanson will discuss and demonstrate the blacksmithing trade.
- Bring a lawn chair for outdoor seating, if the day is blessed with fine weather.
- Sit inside or out and visit with friends.
- Discover new MHS displays and acquisitions.
Kenny Venhuizen, Morrison, returns to treat visitors to his oh-so-rich vanilla and strawberry ice cream. Half the fun is watching–or rather, hearing–the delicious creation being “churned” by his portable hit-‘n’-miss engine. Venhuizen built it and has delighted area ice cream fans ever since. He is shown below in 2018 with wife Nancy.
