Past Programs

Presented by Jim and Sage Hagy

The Columbian Exposition of 1893, also known as the Chicago World’s Fair, was designated by the U.S. Congress to mark the 400th anniversary of the European “discovery” of America. Governments, businesses, and entrepreneurs from across the United States and around the world converged to exhibit. The Exposition also served as a magnet for performers, established and budding, to appear on the Midway Plaisance and offer entertainments cast in replicas of world cities and cultures. Fair Tricks pulls back the (non-existent) curtain of the Midway to reveal the remarkable range of world magicians who appeared in, and around, Chicago at this extraordinary moment.

Authors Jim and Sage Hagy will share stories from the book, together with comments about the geopolitical and cultural climate in which the international magicians came to the U.S. and performed. Copies of the book donated by the authors are available for a suggested donation of $20.00, with all proceeds going to support the South Haven Scott Club. Email info@scottclub.org to reserve your copy of the book. Membership meeting will follow program.

Donations accepted: June 1st and June 3rd between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Sale: June 4th and 5th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; June 6th from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
Support South Haven Scott Club’s major fundraiser by donating items in good condition and attending the sale to take advantage of some incredible bargains. Proceeds will help us maintain our Michigan Historic site and continue providing a rich variety of programs.

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Location and Program to be determined.

By Cyndee Schaffer
Author Cyndee Schaffer will share stories about the book she co-authored with her mother, Mollie Weinstein Schaffer, entitled Mollies War: The Letters of a World War II WAC in Europe. This memoir describes the life of a WAC enlistee who served in England, France and Germany at key points during the war as told by Mollie’s letters primarily to her sister. This is a timely program as 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. This program is made possible in part by a grant from the Michigan Humanities, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Tea following program.

Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Beautify your surroundings with gorgeous plants by supporting the South Haven Scott Club Annual Flower Sale. Funds raised will help us maintain our historic building and provide a rich variety of programs.

By Dominic Walbridge
Dominic Walbridge, architect and principal at Independent Design Architects in Chicago, will share his recent experiences as lead architect of the Detroit Shipping Company, a 10,000 square foot dining and entertainment complex constructed from 21 re-purposed shipping containers. In 2019, Dominic accepted the AIA Chicago Chapter Small Projects ‘Honor Award’ and the ‘Award of Honor’ from the Society of American Registered Architects in New York for his work on the Detroit Shipping Company project.
Tea following program.

By Michael McCarthy
Michael McCarthy, a former reporter and editor for The Wall Street Journal, will discuss his national bestseller, Ashes Under Water: The SS Eastland and the Shipwreck That Shook America. The book brought to life a tragedy in which more than 800 people, mostly poor women and children, perished in a steamship capsize in 1915. It hit the New York Times bestseller list in 2015 and inspired a documentary film, forthcoming on PBS, titled Eastland: Chicago’s Deadliest Day.
Salad luncheon at 1:00 p.m. followed by program.

We are sorry, but due to health concerns with the coronavirus this event has been canceled.
By Connie Schaffer
Connie Schaffer will describe her experiences working with her husband on construction of dormitories for rescued girls. The project was organized by Maranatha Volunteers International.

Tea following program.