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Page 91 SANDUSKY AREA MARITIME ASSOCIATION A number of years ago the late Capt. Dennis Wieber announced his desire to form an organization to collect and preserve the stories and artifacts of Sandusky's marine past while they were still available. To accomplish this goal an association was formed and the geographic scope of operations was defined. An area from Port Clinton to the West and Vermillion to the East, bounded by the Lake Erie Islands to the North was selected. It soon became obvious that there were many historic resources previously untapped and a wide ranging group of interested people available. A home for the rapidly growing collection was needed at once! The temporary location on East Market street soon was "bulging" and overflow space was utilized for a widely varying assortment of artifacts of all sizes and shapes. Several locations were studued before the present site was chosen. Help from the City government and advice from the staffs of similar nearby organizations supplemented by generous financial support has resulted in the rapid construction and completion of a 7600 square foot building at 123 Meigs street, one block from the shore of Sandusky Bay. Dedication of the building was held on Independence Day, 2000, attended by large representations from local, county and state governments as well as more than two hundred and fifty interested friends. Now the job has begun of moving from the original location where the museum was Sandusky's "best kept secret" to the new facility - already pronounced a "Credit to the City". Gordon Wendt - August, 2000 CALENDAR of EVENTS....continuedfrom page 86 Dec. 2 Annual Marine Memorabilia Mart at Harbor Hill Marina Clubhouse - Doors open 10am until 3pm. Harbor Hill is located below Jefferson at the foot of St. Jean. Over 40 vendors/exhibitors expected. Admission is $3.00 and a number of dealers will have that special collectable for you. Dec. 2 First Saturday Series at the Dossin Museum - Featured will be "A Cruise on the SEE AND BEE" which was chartered in 1939 for a cruise on the Detroit River by the Ford Motor Company. This black & white silent film will be followed by Detroit newsreels of the 1920's and 1930's. Continuous showings from 10am to 4pm. Stop and visit us on your way to or from the Marine Mart. Dec. 26-28 Ford Fleet Festival - On hand will be members of Detroit Lodge #7 of the International Shipmasters Association, and members of the former Ford Fleet to talk about life on the Great Lakes, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Mark your Calendar! 2001 marks the 300th Birthday of the City of Detroit!!! Watch for all the upcoming DETROIT 300 Events. It all begins on New Year's Day Feb 10-18, 2001 - Detroit Boat Show at Cobo Hall - We'll be there! Stop by and Visit with us in the Special Exhibits area. April 28, 2001 - Spring Fit Out at the Museum - Tour the Sea Scout vessel, the GRAY FOX at our restored wharf next to the Museum. July 20-22, 2001 - Detroit River Festival 2001 at Harbor Hill Marina -Antique & Classic Boat Show and Marine Mart. July 22, 2001 - Tall Ships on the Detroit River July 24 -30, 2001- Detroit 300 Festival - six-day party beginning July 24 - the date of Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac's landing on the shores of the Detroit River, a re-enactment is planned. July 28, 2001 - International Lighted Boat Parade on the Detroit River