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Events
HANK HAPPENINGS
PLEASE
TAKE A MOMENT TO READ THE
UPCOMING EVENTS, INFORMATION & PROJECTS AT
HANK WILLIAMS MUSEUM, MONTGOMERY, AL
January 1, 2005 was a beautiful sunny day in
Montgomery, Alabama. The day was perfect for us unlike the September
hurricane of 2004 that blasted our celebration for Hank's 81st
birthday. Approximately two hundred Hank Williams' fans gathered at
the Oakwood Cemetery Annex to pay their respects to this great
legend for the 52nd anniversary of his death. Following the
services, everyone was invited to the museum music hall for
entertainment and the traditional black-eyed peas and cornbread.
When entering the museum, only one person asked, "where's the food?"
so that told me that the other 199 people were here to visit with
friends that we sometimes only see once or twice a year. We gather
each year on New Year's Day to remember the Man, the Legend, the
most famous country singer in history…Hank Williams. Fans traveled
from New York, Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, Maryland, Arkansas,
Illinois, Missouri, Florida, Massachusetts, Louisiana, Tennessee,
Mississippi, Utah, South Carolina, California, and even from the
Netherlands. Last but not least, Alabama was represented from
nearly every county in the state. Musicians from all over
entertained the crowd, singing and playing their favorite Hank
tunes. Memories are shared between friends who have an opportunity
to reunite on this special day and we do it all because of Hank
Williams. I've never felt the warmth and friendliness that was here
on the 1st day of January 2005. I want to personally thank all of
the fans for making this day special for the museum to remember!
PLEASE MAKE PLANS TO JOIN US NEXT YEAR ON JANUARY 1, STARTING AT
10:00AM-OAKWOOD CEMETERY AND THEN THE MUSEUM IN MONTGOMERY, CALL
(334) 262-3600 or email: HankWilliamsMus@aol.com. YOU DON'T KNOW
WHAT YOU'RE MISSING UNTIL YOU TRY IT!
February the Hank Williams Museum in Montgomery, Al.
opened the doors to the world on February 8, 1999. We celebrate
each year in February with Open House on a Sunday afternoon. This
year please join us for Open House on Sunday, February 13 from
1-4pm. If you've never been to the museum, you'll be in for a treat
and if you have been, …well, you will be in for even a bigger treat,
because we have acquired over 70 new items. The showing of these
new artifacts is something you will not want to miss!
ENTERTAINMENT? Everybody's favorite…A Steel Guitar Show!! Admission
is free, but we gladly accept donations from those of you willing to
give.
Email me at HankWilliamsMus@aol.com and say; add me to
your address book. I would like to start sending reminders and
newsletter type material to those of you who have email.
March Sunday the 13th; the Hank Williams Museum
presents:
"Hank Williams, Now That's A Sad Song" a musical play-Admission
$10.00. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Hank Williams
Museum in Montgomery. No credit cards accepted for this show only.
Seating is not reserved…doors open at 1:30pm / show time 2:00pm.
Late comers will have to wait until intermission to enter the music
hall. Snacks and drinks available /
No cameras or video devices allowed including cell phones.
Regular Museum hours on Sunday are 1-4pm.
Music Hall The second floor of the Hank Williams
Museum, Montgomery.
Let us help with your next event. The music hall is available for
private parties, musicals, weddings/receptions, birthdays,
anniversaries, retirements, class reunions, jammers, conventions,
Christmas parties and much more.. Occupancy 200. Call for
reservations: 334-262-3600 or email: HankWilliamsMus@aol.com.
Memberships We invite you to join the other donors and
supporters by becoming a member of the Hank Williams Museum in
Montgomery, Alabama. Your donations make programming and
exhibitions at the museum possible.
Your contributions are tax deductible. Your support will help
continue the mission of preservation, interpretation and celebration
of the history of the first country superstar, Hank Williams.
Membership includes a plaque to you from the museum, membership
card, engraved nameplate that is displayed in the museum, unlimited
free admission and personal invitations to special events held at
the museum. Lifetime membership $200.00 / 5-year membership
$100.00. If you want to add your spouse, add $50.00 extra. Your
financial support honoring this musical genius would be greatly
appreciated.
June is the deadline to get your names in for the 2006
Calendar. Send me your birthday, anniversary or In memory of
someone. Pay only $1.00 per name. Send 20 NEW names (cannot be on
the past calendars) and receive a 2006 collector calendar for FREE.
You can also become a sponsor on one of the twelve months or a
business card size. Please send a quote for the calendar; 30 words
or less-deadline June 2005.
Calendar for 2006 is going to be designed by the
fans. If you or someone you know is an artist, send a picture of
Hank, the '52 Cadillac, bronze statue or memorial to the Hank
Williams Museum in Montgomery on the original paper, board, canvas
or whatever you paint it on. Copies will go in the calendar, and
the original will be sold to the highest bidder during the Hank
Williams 82nd birthday celebration on September 17, 2005. This will
be one event you don't want to miss. This could be one of the
biggest fund-raisers the museum has ever done, but we need your
help.. Remember deadline is June 2005.
September 17th is the 82nd birthday of the legendary
Hank Williams, a man internationally known for a style of country
western music that will forever be a part of our lives. Please join
us for a weekend celebration-September 16 &17.
This will be in conjunction with the 2nd annual Collectors Fair.
More details later.
HWM Saturday Jamboree The best traditional Country,
Bluegrass and Gospel music can be heard at the Hank Williams Museum
in Montgomery on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from
10:00am-2:00pm. Our house band is called "Happy Rovin' Cowboys" and
we welcome you or a band to join us for open mic time or be one of
the feature bands. Open mic is the last 15 minutes of each hour.
Auditions for new talent are held on the 3rd Saturday of each month.
Please make appointment. Support the Jamboree by becoming a member
for $50.00 annually. You do not have to be a member to see the
show. Admission $3.00 Non-members. Refreshments / drawings / door
prizes..
Group Tours Hank Williams is one of the most
recognizable figures in all kinds of music and is remembered around
the world. We would like to invite your groups to tour our facility
and take a journey into the past life and times of Hank Williams.
The younger generation will see and learn a part of history while
others have the opportunity to recap memories. These group rates
apply to confirmed reservations only. Please help by passing along
the information about the Museum to your church groups, schools,
senior citizen groups, and tour guides in your area. Please contact
me for a tour @ 334-262-3600.
Christmas ornaments The 2004 Hank Williams Museum
Christmas tree was decorated with ornaments from fans around the
world. We had 30 participants the first year. They came from
Germany, Ireland, Canada, and 27 other cities across the US. The
ornament that took center front was a crystal base fiddle with an
engraving that read "In Memory of Lum York" and was sent by his
wife, Nita, his daughter Kelly, son-in-law Kevin and granddaughter
Kirby. Lum will always be remembered and will always have a special
place in this museum. I think the most unusual ornament (if I had
to judge one) would be the mini baseball bat with a Santa hat from
the Chicago Whitesox. So, get creative and send one from YOUR
household to hang of the tree for 2005.
For those of you not participating in these fun little projects…
Shame, Shame! Here is your chance to shine and get recognized
around the museum. This museum is all about the fans. Please take
a moment to:
send in your birthday for the calendar
draw a picture for the calendar
send an ornament for the tree
write a check and become a member
send me an email
plan your vacation for one of the special events
tell a friend about Hank!
I know you want to, but time gets away from us all. I'm guilty! So,
take time to help us keep things alive and exciting! THANK YOU!
Beth Birtley, Manager Cecil Jackson, President
Hank Williams Museum / 118 Commerce Street / Montgomery, Alabama
36104
Hank Williams Museum
118 Commerce Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 262-3600
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