Join us in a historic journey to uncover the history behind Camp Good Fellow. We will begin with an interactive presentation from local historians sharing all about this historic camp that serviced so many families in Northwest Indiana. Then, we will go on an in-depth tour of the camp's historic sites that are still present in the National Park today!
A background of our partners:
Serena Ard was born and raised in Northwest Indiana, graduating from Lake Central High School in St. John. She taught English and history in Texas and North Carolina before earning her M.A. in U.S. History with a concentration in Museum Studies from the University of North Carolina Greensboro. She has been curator at the Westchester Township History Museum in Chesterton for 12 years, and during that time she has done extensive research into the history of the dunes, the state and national parks, the Bailly family, and other local topics.
Susan Swarner grew up in Northwest, IN and graduated from Chesterton High School in Chesterton, IN. She earned her BA in Psychology from Butler University in Indianapolis and her M.Ed. in Art Education from Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, IN. She was previously a naturalist at the Dunes Learning Center and now serves as the Museum Educator at The Westchester Township History Museum, designing and facilitating programs for preschool through high school age students as well as the general Duneland community.
If you have any questions, please email bgriffith@duneslearningcenter.org
Participant Ticket $10 - Ages 14+ (please contact bgriffith@duneslearningcenter.org if financial assistance is needed)
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Dunes Learning Center events are supported by our 2022 Corporate Event Sponsors, including BP America, Cleveland Cliffs, Franklin Pest Solutions, Friends of Indiana Dunes, Keramida Inc., Mark J. Mihalo Family Dentistry, NIPSCO, J.F. Pelkey - Attorney at Law, Pratt Industries, Shinka Sustainability Consultants, and Wickcraft Boardwalks.