Michigan’s Heritage Park May 2018

VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER

MAY UPDATES
The Park is officially open for business!!! We’ve already had a school tour and visitors (including a very enthusiastic
pooch!) and are excited about getting a nice busy season! Keep in mind the new hours that are posted below and
make sure you tell your friends, family, and coworkers all about us so we can keep nice and busy this summer.
Dates that are open to volunteer are posted on the last page and I will be updating the volunteer website soon as
well.

MAY EVENTS
May 5: Cinco De Mayo, Kentucky Derby Day

May 13: Mother’s Day

May 16: Happy Birthday, Gwen!

May 19: Armed Forces Day

May 21: Victoria Day

May 28: Memorial Day (MHP CLOSED)

NEW HOURS AT MICHIGAN’S HERITAGE PARK THIS SEASON!

May: Monday-Friday 9am-3pm, with last ticket sold at 2:15pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday

June-September: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Monday 10am-4:30pm, with last ticket sold at 3:45pm
Closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday

October: Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm, with last ticket sold at 2:15pm

Closed Saturday and Sunday
 FUN FACTS ABOUT CINCO DE MAYO!
A lot of Americans celebrate Cinco De Mayo with
margaritas, beer, and burritos as a way to celebrate
Mexican-American culture but few actually know the
history of the date and what it means for Mexican
independence.

The Fifth of May celebrates the Mexican Army’s

victory of the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
The French occupied Mexico and brought a large force
of 6,000 to attack the Mexican forts of Loreto and
Guadalupe. The outmanned Mexican forces
overpowered the French and the victory created a huge
boost in morale of the Mexican Army and people,
establishing a sense of unity and patriotism. “Battle of
Cinco De Mayo” is not observed as a national holiday in
Mexico, but public schools are generally closed
nationwide. In Puebla, parades and other
commemorative events take place, including
reenactments with French soldiers in traditional dress.

In the United States, Cinco De Mayo has become a

celebration of Mexican-American heritage with an
emphasis on food, culture, and music. So, next time you take a sip of tequila, give a shout out to General Ignacio
Zaragoza who led his troops to battle at Puebla and helped to create an independent Mexico!

VOLUNTEER DATES
We are always looking for more help as our school tour season is busier than ever! Listed below are dates that are
available. Please email me if you’re interested in volunteering for any of the dates below, including what time you
are available for:

Tuesday, May 1st: 10-12pm—Fennville 3rd (52)

Wednesday, May 2nd: 10-12pm—Waulkazoo 3rd (57)

Thursday, May 3rd: 10-12pm—Fennville 3rd (51)

Friday, May 4th: 10-12pm— Holland 3rd (60)

Monday, May 7th: 10-12pm—West Ottawa 3rd (60)

Tuesday, May 8th: 10-12pm— Lakeside 5th (70)

12-2pm—Muskegon Middle (7 students)

Thursday, May 10th: 10-12pm—Plymouth Christian 4th (30)

Friday, May 11th: 10-12pm—Robinson 2nd (70)

12-2pm—Ridge Park 2nd (75)

Monday, May 14th: 10-12pm—Hudsonville 3rd (56)

Tuesday, May 15th: 11:30am-1:30pm—Allendale 3rd (50)

Wednesday, May 16th: 9-11am—Ealy 3rd (75)

11:30am-1:30pm—Allendale 3rd (60)

Thursday, May 17th: 9-11am—Ealy 3rd (75)

11:30am-1:30pm—Allendale 3rd (60)

Friday, May 18th: 11:30am-1:30pm—Allendale 3rd (60)

Monday, May 21st: 10-12pm—FHS Public 4th (96)

Tuesday, May 22nd: 10-12pm—Mona Shores 3rd (74)

12-2pm—Fremont Christian 2nd (28)

Wednesday, May 23rd: 9-11am—North Muskegon 3rd (77)

11:00am-1:00pm—Pathways Great Starte Care Providers (15)

Thursday, May 24th: 10-12pm—Ionia 3rd grade (50)

Friday, May 25th: 10-12pm—New Era 4th (50)

12-2pm—New Era 4th (50)

Tuesday, May 29th: 10-12pm—Lakeside 2nd (47)

Tuesday, May 29th: 12-2pm—Moon Elem 3rd (30)

Wednesday, May 30th: 10-12pm—GR Christian 3rd (66)

12-2pm: Ealy 4th (54)

Thursday, May 31st: 10-12pm—Rockford Christian 3rd (19)

12-2pm—Ealy 4th (54)

Friday, June 1st: 10-12pm—Three Oaks Public School 4th (49)

Friday, June 1st: 12-1:50pm—Mona Shores 3rd (50)

Monday, June 4th: 10-12pm—Grand Rapids Christian 3rd (44)

12-2pm—Traverse City Chrisitan 5th (14)

Thursday, June 7th: 10-12pm—3rd (52)