Welcome to the Home Page
of the
Friends of the Jennie Wade,
An organization responsible for the continuing development of the
Jennie Wade Media Center
Jennie Wade at Chilo Lock #34 Museum and Visitor's Center.
The Jennie Wade Riverboat is a replica of the flat bottom boats that traveled the inland waterways of the mid 1800's. Visitors to the center see visuals showing the area's history and attractions. Some of the center's historical photos tell the stories of the river people of Chilo.
What a Day!
The Friends of Jennie Wade helped to organize the Lock and Dam Sightseeing Cruises on June 28th on the wonderful Mark Twain, a BB Riverboat sternwheeler. The cruises, three sightseeing and one dinner cruise, shipped out from the new landing at the Chilo Park. The event was a huge success and we hope to repeat in the future.
To learn about the history of this amazing new Ohio River attraction and how you can be part of her future, read on.
The Jennie Wade riverboat is an ongoing restoration project that began in Gettysburg Pennsylvania in 1991.The project was moved to the Southern Ohio River Valley Region in 2002! The "Friends of Jennie Wade" applied for non-profit status in February of 2003 and was approved in June of 2003. The Jennie Wade Riverboat Media Center that they support serves as a regional welcome center, classroom and performance stage in the Ohio River Valley.
Early morning on the Ohio River!
During her first two seasons, Jennie Wade
What is the Mission of the Friends of Jennie Wade?
To maintain and continue to preserve
Jennie Wade, a restored paddle boat.
To develop a unique learning center for young and old alike.
To serve and promote the Southern Ohio River Valley region.
Join with us on this adventure if you:
The non-profit organization's sole purpose is to support the present and future development of the Jennie Wade riverboat's regional center. Check out all the informational sites connected to this home page. They will tell you all you need to know and more..or call 937-392-9333 for additional information or to schedule a member to attend your organization's meeting. Join with us, NOW! You can get your membership application right now.
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JUST SOME FACTS FOR YOU TO KNOW:
Our budget is generated from individual and family memberships and corporate funding. In addition members, organizations and supporting sponsors are encouraged to utilize the facility for meetings, fund raisers or other activities related to their community. Individual memberships begin at a minimum of $10.00 and $20.00 for families. You are encouraged to give at the level your needs permit. The Friends of the Jennie Wade want you to join in with this project.
You can send your membership information and donaton to
First State Bank P.O. Box 7 Ripley, OH 45167 Attention: Roberta Sidwell
or
Organizations and corporations please call 937-392-9333 or email us at
for additional information on memberships benefits.
We need members, organizations and buisness sponsors from the counties we promote. Those counties include Adams, Brown, Clermont, Hamilton and Sciota counties in Ohio and Bracken and Mason counties in Kentucky. With support from members, our budget for each season is met and our programs expanded. In addition we continue to seek grants and corporate sponsors to assist with specific improvements. This is a regional project, needing regional supporters. Please be one.
Thank you.
The Friends of the Jennie Wade
Pictured her is the 1/4 scale model of the big Jennie Wade.The little boat is a rolling billboard for the Clermont County Parks!
Pictured below
We remember the Jennie Wade as she sat along the shores of the Susquehanna River in Northeastern Pa.
Site last updated 8-11-2008
