Esperance Historical Societys Soup and Stroll Oct 12

ESPERANCE — The Esperance Historical Society’s Soup and Stroll will be Oct 12 at 1 P.M. starting at the Museum at 123 Church St. Esperance. The tour will include the three Esperance Churches past and present. Included in this year’s tour will be the 1836 Methodist Church where you’ll hear about a Missionary sent by John Wesley himself and the local circuit taken by the circuit riding preachers as well as the Pew Rent system. Maybe you’ve heard someone say, “that’s my pew.”

Visitors will also be treated to a short organ concert on the Mary Happe Vunk memorial organ which was made by the organ company credited with making the largest musical instrument in the world. We’ll hear how another church was built by the women of the church and how ice cream played a part. The last stop is the 200-year-old stone Presbyterian Church where eccentric preacher Lorenzo Dow showed up during construction. 

Participants will also learn about a member of this church who brought religion, education, civil government, and reindeer to Alaska! The Free tour ends with Free homemade soups at the Methodist Educations Building on Main St. US 20. 

A great way to spend a fall day. If you plan to attend, please register for a free ticket at https://SoupnStrollTour.eventbrite.com.