I did my first downtown walking tour tonight
It was a little chilly, and maybe the even was not as publicized as it could have been. Or maybe it has run its course
Had 2 people. 2. But, the show must go on and we went on the tour.
Another museum board member was with, but I am not counting him as a tour goer. 2.
We actually had a nice time. We chatted, strolled, chatted some more. I learned more about Rochelle than I knew when I started the walk tonight, because Tom knows a lot of Rochelle history and stories.
I admit I have been a little lax in getting more of the history. But the walk was supposed to be an hour, and tonight it was almost two. Like I said, we walked and talked. The more information I have, the more I talk.
I enjoy doing the walks, but I always get nervous that I will be a bore or a flop. But everyone always seems to enjoy the banter, talk, and exchange of information.
When this started, I did a walk a month the first year. Last year I did 3 walks and convinced another person to do a walk on historic or interesting houses. This year I convinced a third person to do a walk dealing with fires in the downtown so now we have three different walks over the summer.
I think it's good for the museum, but the walks need more exposure so more people come.
Mini courses.....history walks.....yikes, I do do a lot!
Peace and Love
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