The Conservation Center is in need of a beautiful new bird blind that (with permit approval) will grace the back of Ongley Pond. As fate would have it, Bunker Snyder formerly of Litchfield and now living in Colorado, had no need for his Grandfather’s 17′ 1934 Old Town Canoe! Bunker graciously donated the boat to White Memorial. The boat has a serial number and Foresters Mike Berry and Jody Bronson wasted no time researching the vessel. What was uncovered online was the original build sheet for the boat. Old Town began building the boat in 1933. It was shipped on April 2, 1934 to iconic outfitter Abercrombie & Fitch in New York. Bunker’s Grandfather purchased it there. The rest is history.
The Refurbishment:
Although in excellent used condition, the boat was in need of minor refurbishment. It was sent to restoration expert Frank Christinat in Norfolk for a minor facelift including newly caned seats, freshly sanded and varnished interior, and a fresh coat of paint.
The Raffle Package:
This exquisite boat is outfitted with two 57″ Shaw & Tenny varnished Penobscot ash paddles (donated by the White Memorial Foundation), a Frost River Vintage Pack (donated by Gerri Griswold), and an Antique Cleopatra Seat (donated by Jody Bronson). The total value of this package is $3300.00.
Raffle Details:
Only 500 tickets are available. Each ticket is $20.00. The tickets go on sale at 12:00 a.m. March 1. The drawing will take place before our Full Flower Moon Hike, on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Online ticket sales end May 21. You need not be present to win the Old Town Canoe Package. All proceeds from the raffle will help us build a gorgeous and very badly needed bird blind.
Please check back here to purchase your tickets online beginning March 1. Tickets can also be purchased in the Museum or by phone by calling 860-567-0857.
March 1 – May 23, 2024
The Story of the Canoe:
The Conservation Center is in need of a beautiful new bird blind that (with permit approval) will grace the back of Ongley Pond. As fate would have it, Bunker Snyder formerly of Litchfield and now living in Colorado, had no need for his Grandfather’s 17′ 1934 Old Town Canoe! Bunker graciously donated the boat to White Memorial. The boat has a serial number and Foresters Mike Berry and Jody Bronson wasted no time researching the vessel. What was uncovered online was the original build sheet for the boat. Old Town began building the boat in 1933. It was shipped on April 2, 1934 to iconic outfitter Abercrombie & Fitch in New York. Bunker’s Grandfather purchased it there. The rest is history.
The Refurbishment:
Although in excellent used condition, the boat was in need of minor refurbishment. It was sent to restoration expert Frank Christinat in Norfolk for a minor facelift including newly caned seats, freshly sanded and varnished interior, and a fresh coat of paint.
The Raffle Package:
This exquisite boat is outfitted with two 57″ Shaw & Tenny varnished Penobscot ash paddles (donated by the White Memorial Foundation), a Frost River Vintage Pack (donated by Gerri Griswold), and an Antique Cleopatra Seat (donated by Jody Bronson). The total value of this package is $3300.00.
Raffle Details:
Only 500 tickets are available. Each ticket is $20.00. The tickets go on sale at 12:00 a.m. March 1. The drawing will take place before our Full Flower Moon Hike, on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Online ticket sales end May 21. You need not be present to win the Old Town Canoe Package. All proceeds from the raffle will help us build a gorgeous and very badly needed bird blind.
Please check back here to purchase your tickets online beginning March 1. Tickets can also be purchased in the Museum or by phone by calling 860-567-0857.
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