In January 2010, the Edinboro Area Historical Scoiety will be publishing its 9th volume of "The Fountain," an annual publication showcasing a particular theme from the previous year. The 2010 edition will be featuring information on the history of Edinboro's "Agricultural Fairs" as well as its summer fair. In May of 2009, at the public program given by the Society, a large crowd shared memories as well as maeterial objects from past fairs. Don Schruers mapped out the location of the various fairs; older ones were on the grounds just north of present-day Kinter Hill Rd & Perry Lane intersections. Later ones were "downtown" and were called "community" fairs. Some programs exist from these latter fairs, copies of which are at the Historical Society's collections in the Doucette House.

We are interested in hearing your reminisces, and any photos or photos of material objects that you might have for possible inclusion in the publication. Full credit is always noted!

One copy of the Fountain is available for free to all members, and are distributed at the Annual Banquet held in late January. We can mail copies to those not in attendance; we do ask $2 to cover our postage costs.

The Fountain relies on the financial support of contributors. Contributions in the form of $10 or $25 and are acknowledged on the inside of the back cover. Back copies can also be purchased; please contact Publications for further information.

You can mail a check (marked "Fountain" in the memo line) or money order to the Society's headquarters, EAHS | Box 18 | Edinboro, PA 16412. For any questions about the publication, donating, or any other question, contact the Publications person who will respond to you right away.

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